International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Director and Orthopedic Surgeon, Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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