Transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees

Transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees (TOFA) is an evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize the interface between the amputee and their prosthesis, showing potential at many levels of amputation. While no amputation is without its challenges, TOFA requires a highly speciali...

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Published in:OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma 2024-03, Vol.7 (2 Suppl), p.e326-e326
Main Authors: Evans, Andrew R, Tetsworth, Kevin, Quinnan, Stephen, Wixted, John J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Transcutaneous osseointegration for amputees (TOFA) is an evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize the interface between the amputee and their prosthesis, showing potential at many levels of amputation. While no amputation is without its challenges, TOFA requires a highly specialized prosthesis and a multidisciplinary team that includes specialized surgeons, physical therapists, wound care teams, and social workers who guide the amputee through surgery, postoperative rehabilitation, and the chronic wound care that goes into maintaining the prosthesis. The infrastructure required to facilitate care pathways that lead to reliable, successful outcomes are unique in each health care setting, including those in advanced health care systems such as the United States and Australia. This article details the emerging evidence supporting the use of this prosthetic interface design and many of the challenges that providers face when establishing programs to offer this type of care in the United States.
ISSN:2574-2167
2574-2167
DOI:10.1097/OI9.0000000000000326