Safety of Osseointegrated Implants for Transfemoral Amputees: A Two-Center Prospective Cohort Study

Osseointegrated implants are an alternative for prosthetic attachment for individuals unable to wear a socket following an amputation. The concept of an integrated metal implant communicating with the external environment raises substantial concern about the risk of ascending infection. We report on...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume 2016-06, Vol.98 (11), p.900-909
Hauptverfasser:	Al Muderis, Munjed, Khemka, Aditya, Lord, Sarah J., Van de Meent, Henk, Frölke, Jan Paul M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Amputees Artificial Limbs - adverse effects Female Femur - surgery Humans Male Middle Aged Osseointegration Prosthesis Design Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects Prosthesis Implantation - methods Treatment Outcome
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