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 language | English |
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Article number | e370 |
Journal | OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 7 Mar 2025 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- bone-anchored osseointegration
- soft tissue
- transdermal bone-anchored implants