A 15-year follow-up of transfemoral amputees with bone-anchored transcutaneous prostheses

Abstract

Compared with before treatment, the patient-reported outcome was significantly better and remained so over time. Although osseointegration and the ability to transfer loads over a 15-year period have been demonstrated, a large number of mechanical failures in the external implant parts were found. Since these were related to higher activity, restrictions in activity and improvements to the mechanical properties of the implant system are required. Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint J</i> 2020;102-B(1):55-63.