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Ugeskr Laeger
; 185(29)2023 07 17.
Artigo
em Dinamarquês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37539803
RESUMO
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.