Osseointegration: New Options for Treating The Amputee Patient-Session Presentation

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Video Summary

In this video, Solon Rosenblatt and John Holmes discuss osseointegration, a procedure that eliminates the need for a socket in prosthetic limbs. They explain that osseointegration is indicated for difficult-to-fit amputees, particularly those with extensive scar tissue or heterotopic ossification. The procedure involves attaching an implant directly to the bone, allowing for a direct skeletal attachment. Different systems for osseointegration are available, including screw fixation and press fit techniques. The presenters discuss the pros and cons of each technique and emphasize that the best system depends on the individual patient. They also highlight the importance of post-operative care and maintaining a clean stoma area to prevent infection. Osseointegration has been shown to improve quality of life for patients, and they report a significant increase in the amount of time patients use their prosthetic limbs after the procedure. However, they note that osseointegration is not suitable for everyone, and patients should carefully consider the risks and benefits before undergoing the procedure.

Keywords

osseointegration

prosthetic limbs

socket elimination

difficult-to-fit amputees

scar tissue

heterotopic ossification

implant

screw fixation

press fit techniques