A case study published in the April-June 2025 issue of JBJS Case Connector demonstrates the life-changing potential of osseointegration for patients with extremely short transfemoral (above-knee) amputations. The study is titled “The Effect of an Osseointegration Implant on Gait Kinematics for Extremely Short Transfemoral Amputees: A Case Report.”
The report details the case of a 55-year-old woman who achieved dramatic improvements in prosthetic use, mobility, and quality of life following the procedure—advancements previously unattainable with traditional socket-based prostheses.
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