| Title: |
Transcutaneous Osseointegration for Amputees with Short Residual Bone ; Is There Increased Risk for Complications? – A Pilot Study |
| Authors: |
Hoellwarth, Jason Shih; Geffner, Adam Daniel; Reif, Taylor J.; Rozbruch, S. Robert |
| Source: |
Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction ; volume 8, issue 2, page 115-120 ; ISSN 2455-3719 |
| Publisher Information: |
Medknow |
| Publication Year: |
2022 |
| Description: |
Aims: Transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees (TOFA) provides improved mobility and quality of life for most patients versus a traditional socket prosthesis. One uncertainty regarding TOFA is whether a minimum residual bone length is necessary to achieve solid fixation. This study evaluated the relationship between residual bone length and occurrence of post-TOFA complications requiring operative intervention. Patients and Methods: A retrospective review of our osseointegration registry was performed. Inclusion criterion was index osseointegration at least 12 months prior. Chart review included demographics and whether additional surgery occurred to manage noninfected loosening, periprosthetic fracture, and infection. Occurrence rates were compared using binary logistic regression analysis and by stratifying implants as |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.4103/jllr.jllr_22_22 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.4103/jllr.jllr_22_22; https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jllr.jllr_22_22 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.83A31F |
| Database: |
BASE |