Bone-anchored prostheses for transfemoral amputation: a systematic review of outcomes, complications, patient experiences, and cost-effectiveness.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Bone-anchored prostheses (BAP) are an advanced reconstructive surgical approach for individuals who had transfemoral amputation and are unable to use the conventional socket-suspension systems for their prostheses. Access to this technology has been limited in part due to the lag between the start of a new procedure and the availability of evidence that is required before making decisions about widespread provision. This systematic review presents as a single resource up-to-date information on aspects most relevant to decision makers, i.e., clinical efficacy, safety parameters, patient experiences, and health economic outcomes of this technology.

Methods

A systematic search of the literature was conducted by an information specialist in PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase,

SUBMITTER: Rehani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11018971 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature