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Rehne Lessmann Hansen1, Peter Holmbeg Jørgensen1, Klaus Kjær Petersen1
1Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|August 4, 2023
Abstract:
Osseointegrated implants is a surgical treatment permitting a direct skeletal attachment of an external prosthesis. It is a treatment for healthy transfemoral amputated patients who cannot tolerate or use a socket prosthesis, thereby alleviating related issues with poor fit, skin problems or discomfort. This review provides a summary of the indications and contraindications for surgery, the most common implants and reported outcomes.