International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Dr, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Consultant to the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Publications

• Review Article   
  Osseointegration for Amputees: Rationale and Evidence
  Author(s): Craig H. Lichtblau*, Dror Paley, Stephen Quinnan, Christopher Warburton, Gabrielle Meli and Allyson Gorman
  
  Amputees many times have significant difficulties from using socket prosthetic devices, which are associated with excessive weight and patient discomfort. These patients suffer a poor quality of life and are in significant need of a superior alternative. Osseointegrated prosthetic implants, which are anchored to the bone, are proving superior to socket prostheses in many cases. Here we review the rationale and evidence for the value of osseointegration in amputees... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.22.10.632

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