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The Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Advanced Surgical Care, Seamless Recovery
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We’re Part of Your Seamless ARMS Care Plan
Surgery is only the first part of your journey with ARMS. Our multidisciplinary approach means our upper limb amputation specialists are there for your entire journey—delivering comprehensive, team-based support and ensuring you have access to every resource you need.
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Prosthetic Training & Optimization
We work closely with Hanger Clinic to help patients adapt to and confidently use their hand and arm prosthetic devices.
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Rehabilitation & Functional Recovery
Our surgeons collaborate with Atlantic Hand Therapy Center to ensure your therapy plan maximizes strength and mobility.
Mental & Behavioral Health Support
Adjusting to limb loss or surgery is complex, and our specialists coordinate care through Hackensack Meridian Health to provide emotional and psychological support.
Surgical Expertise That Restores Strength & Function
Our board-certified surgeons and hand reconstruction specialists provide:
Founder Spotlight:
Ajul Shah, MD, FACS
Dr. Ajul Shah is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with subspecialty certification in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. With advanced fellowship training in microsurgery, he has dedicated his career to restoring function and quality of life for patients with complex hand, wrist, and upper-extremity conditions.
As the co-founder of ARMS, Dr. Shah is at the forefront of bionic reconstruction and nerve restoration techniques that enhance prosthetic control and help patients regain mobility and independence. His expertise in Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and complex limb salvage procedures has changed the lives of countless patients.
Driven by compassion and innovation, Dr. Shah works tirelessly to ensure that patients with severe limb injuries, amputations, or nerve damage receive cutting-edge surgical care that maximizes function and restores confidence.
- Fellowship-trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at NYU School of Medicine
- Residency-trained in Plastic Surgery at Yale University
- Medical Director & Former Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
- Published expert & researcher in upper-extremity reconstruction and limb salvage
Explore Hand Amputation Surgery and Recovery
