Neuromuscular adaptations after osseointegration of a bone-anchored prosthesis in a unilateral transfemoral amputee - a case study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Many individuals with a lower limb amputation experience problems with the fitting of the socket of their prosthesis, leading to dissatisfaction or device rejection. Osseointegration (OI)- the implantation of a shaft directly interfacing with the remaining bone- is an alternative for these patients. In this observational study, we investigated how bone anchoring influences neuromuscular parameters during balance control in a patient with a unilateral transfemoral amputation.

Material and methods

Center of pressure (CoP) and electromyography (EMG) signals from muscles controlling the hip and the ankle of the intact leg were recorded during quiet standing six months before and one and a half years after this patient underwent an OI surgery. Results were compared to a c

SUBMITTER: Krauskopf T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10486294 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature