Single-stage transcutaneous osseointegrated prosthesis for above-knee amputations including an antibiotic-loaded hydrogel. Preliminary results of a new surgical protocol.

Patients with above-knee amputations (AKA) are typically treated with traditional socket-mounted prostheses (SMP); these are associated with a high incidence of discomfort, sweating, skin irritation and ulcers [1].

Source: Injury - February 14, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Pablo S. Corona, Enrique A. Vargas Meouchi, Jes ús Manuel García Hernández, Rosa Fraile Soriano, Almudena Crespo-Fresno, Daniela Issa-Benítez, Munjed al Mudaris, Francisco Soldado Source Type: research