Variation in bone response to the placement of percutaneous osseointegrated endoprostheses: A 24-month follow-up in sheep
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221850
Abstract: Percutaneous osseointegrated (OI) devices for amputees are metallic endoprostheses, that are surgically implanted into the residual stump bone and protrude through the skin, allowing attachment of an exoprosthetic limb. In contrast to standard socket suspension… read more here.
Keywords: percutaneous device; bone adaptation; percutaneous osseointegrated; bone ... See more keywords
A preliminary, observational study using whole-blood RNA sequencing reveals differential expression of inflammatory and bone markers post-implantation of percutaneous osseointegrated prostheses
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268977
Abstract: Aims While the benefits of direct skeletal attachment of artificial limbs are well recognized, device failure due to infection and insufficient osseointegration remain obstacles to obtaining consistently successful outcomes. Currently, the potential for device failure… read more here.
Keywords: blood rna; bone; percutaneous osseointegrated; whole blood ... See more keywords