Osseointegration surgery offers amputees improved mobility and quality of life, but recovery requires careful rehabilitation. This first-hand patient guide outlines the post-surgical process, including physiotherapy, follow-up care, and managing complications such as infection and implant stability.
Before undergoing osseointegration surgery, patients undergo thorough assessments, including physiotherapy, psychological evaluation, and advanced gait analysis. This ensures suitability for the procedure, allows for custom implant planning, and provides a clear understanding of the risks and expectations.
Osseointegration is a groundbreaking technique that directly connects a prosthetic limb to the skeleton, eliminating the need for traditional socket prostheses. In this guide, I explain how the procedure works, its benefits, risks, and who may be suitable for surgery.
