Osseointegrated Reconstruction Following Upper Limb Amputations

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In this presentation, orthopedic consultant Muhammad Adeel Akhtar discusses the findings of his project on "Osseointegrated Reconstruction Following Upper Limb Amputations," which he conducted during his fellowship in Sydney. He introduces osseointegration as a surgical option for amputees who cannot use traditional prosthetics due to socket-related issues. The process involves inserting a titanium intramedullary implant into the residual bone, allowing for direct attachment of a prosthetic limb through an abutment that penetrates the skin. Akhtar shares details about the study, noting that it included 26 osseointegrated reconstructions from 24 patients with various levels of amputation, primarily caused by trauma. The results indicated promising outcomes, with no reported mortality and only one revision due to infection, suggesting that osseointegration could be beneficial for selected patients struggling with traditional prostheses. He concludes by expressing gratitude to his mentor, Professor Munjed Al-Muderis, for his support during the fellowship.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210299

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