Osseointegration
Osseointegration for lower-extremity amputees, while increasing in frequency, remains in its relative infancy compared with traditional socket-based prostheses. Ideal candidates for osseointegration have documented failure of a traditional prosthesis and should be skeletally mature, have adequate bone stock, demonstrate an ability to adhere to a longitudinal rehabilitation protocol, and be in an otherwise good state of health. Our aim is to lower the reoperation rate for soft-tissue complications after osseointegration, and evaluate whether interdisciplinary peripheral nerve management, such as targeted muscle reinnervation, performed in tandem with a plastic surgery team can treat existing and prevent future symptomatic neuromas, ultimately improve pain outcomes.
Recent Publications
Osseointegration for Lower-Extremity Amputees: Operative Considerations from the Plastic Surgeon's Perspective
Vernice et al.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Osseointegrated Prostheses for Lower Limb Amputees in the US Health Care System
Black et al.
Osseointegration for Lower Limb Amputation: Understanding the Risk Factors and Time Courses of Soft Tissue Complications
Black et al.