The future of the amputees with osseointegration: A systematic review of literature

ConclusionsOsseointegration is an effective alternative to socket prosthesis in transfemoral amputees. Transtibial and upper extremity implants are underreported in the literature and clear indication for their effectiveness over socket prosthesis does not exist. Minor complications are most common, such as soft tissue infections, and may be mitigated in the future by improvements in surgical technique and implant design.Level of clinical evidence: III.
Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research