In order to achieve good outcomes of transhumeral amputation, good planning, together with a multidisciplinary approach, are essential. This video illustrates some of the pearls in performing transhumeral amputation including transhumeral osteotomy, myodesis, and targeted muscle reinnervation
Dr. Jacques Hacquebord is an orthopedist in New York, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including NYC Health and Hospitals-Bellevue and NYU Langone Hospitals. He received his medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Jacques Hacquebord has expertise in treating hip replacement, arthritis, among other conditions
Dr. Martin E. Griffis holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital and an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He also obtained a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases and holds degrees in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and Biology/Pre-Med from Temple University.
Dr. Griffis is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA) and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He has received the Oscar Corn Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Griffis is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (Candidate Member). He specializes in hand and upper extremity care and is recognized for contributing to innovative surgical techniques and research.
Hand Fellows from Philadelphia Hand Center, University of Colorado, Mayo Clinic, and Hospital for Special Surgery debate methods for SL reconstruction. 3 Ligament tenodesis, Reduction and Association of SL, Scapholunate internal brace 360, Swivelock SL IL Reconstruction and ANAFAB are also discussed and compared with pearls for each procedure
Thumb carpal metacarpal joint (CMCJ) arthritis is common. Surgical
denervation is an option for symptomatic CMCJ arthritis. Articular branches of
denervation can be performed using a single volar incision. Synovectomy at the CMCJ
can also be performed at the same time. Short recovery period is noted.
