AMPUTATION-OSSEOINTEGRATION DISADVANTAGES
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SUMMARY
1. Prone to infection.
2. Expensive.
3. Only suitable in the young with good bone quality.
4. Increased risk of OP.
5. High risk of loosening, fractures.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
