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Osseointegration Is a Beneficial Solution for Amputees

A pioneer in the technique discusses ideal patient population, team required, and more

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by AAOS | May 11, 2021
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In December 2020, the FDA approved the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System—the first implant system in the United States for transfemoral amputees who have difficulty using a conventional prosthesis. OPRA had been previously available and marketed under a humanitarian device exemption (HDE) since 2015.