Studies highlight advantages of osseointegration for people with an amputation
Medical Xpress
March 5, 2026
Three new studies from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlight the use and advantages of osseointegration (OI) for individuals with an amputation, in some instances challenging prevailing beliefs about which patients would benefit. Osseointegration is a surgical procedure that enables a prosthetic limb to be attached directly to the bone of someone who has had an amputation, eliminating the need for a traditional socket prosthesis.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/5/2026