Experiencing limb loss can change every aspect of life—but advanced reconstruction techniques can help people regain independence, mobility, and confidence.
At NYU Langone's Center for Amputation Reconstruction (CAR), our multidisciplinary team specializes in personalized treatment for patients with upper and lower extremity amputations. This video explains how our experts use innovative surgical techniques, including osseointegration, nerve reconstruction, soft tissue reconstruction, and rehabilitation to help patients return to the activities that matter most.
Unlike traditional socket prosthetics, osseointegration (OI) anchors a prosthesis directly to the bone, allowing many patients greater comfort, improved mobility, and more natural movement.
In this video you'll learn:
What the Center for Amputation Reconstruction offers
What osseointegration is and how it works
Who may be a candidate for OI
How rehabilitation supports recovery
Why emotional support and peer connections are ...
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