Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the cases of three transfemoral amputees who underwent osseointegration with THR between 2013 and 2014. In a two-stage procedure, a custom-made femoral prosthesis was connected to a THR with a modular revision stem and a stoma was created. Clinical outcomes were assessed at baseline and 1.5-2.5-year follow-up using standard measures of health-related quality of life, ambulation, and activity levels including the Short Form-36 (SF-36), Questionnaire for Transfemoral Amputees (Q-TFA), Timed Up and Go test, and 6-min walk test. RESULTS: Patient age ranged from 35 to 65 years. There were no major adverse events, but there was one case of superficial infection. All patients showed improved Q-TFA and SF-36 scores. Two patients who were wheelchair-bound at baseline became community ambulators, and the third patient exhibited improved ambulation. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated the feasibility of combining a THR with an osseointegrated implant in transfemoral amputees.
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Authors | Aditya Khemka, Chalak I FarajAllah, Sarah J Lord, Belinda Bosley, Munjed Al Muderis |
Journal | Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
(J Orthop Surg Res)
Vol. 11
Pg. 13
(Jan 19 2016)
ISSN: 1749-799X [Electronic] England |
PMID | 26781501
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Amputees
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
(methods, rehabilitation)
- Artificial Limbs
- Bone-Implant Interface
(physiopathology)
- Feasibility Studies
- Female
- Femur
(diagnostic imaging, surgery)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Osseointegration
- Postoperative Care
(methods)
- Prosthesis Design
- Recovery of Function
- Retrospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
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