A conceptual framework for soft tissue management of transdermal bone-anchored implants in extremity prostheses

Global Collaborative Congress on Osseointegration (GCCO)

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Abstract

Soft tissue complications are among the most common reasons for revision surgery following transdermal, bone-anchored osseointegration. While many orthopaedic surgeons are familiar and experienced with the use of intramedullary implants, the soft tissue management surrounding a percutaneous and permanent implant in continuity with the outside environment remains a challenging problem. With this in mind, we present our rationale and a framework for soft tissue considerations in preparation for bone-anchored osseointegration based on early experiences with most commercially available osseointegration systems.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere370
JournalOTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Mar 2025
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • bone-anchored osseointegration
  • soft tissue
  • transdermal bone-anchored implants

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