Meet Mr. Eddie Chapman!! He received his new osseointegrated body-powered transhumeral (above the elbow) prosthesis just the other day and he could not be happier!!!
Dankmeyer is at the forefront of and working alongside our various referral sources to incorporate osseointegration as an alternative method to traditional prosthetic fittings.
What is Osseointegration?
An osseointegration procedure is one that aims to enhance the function and mobility of people who have had an amputation. A metal implant is surgically implanted into the bone of the residual limb, which is attached directly to a prosthesis, removing the need for a prosthetic socket. In some cases, the surgery may take place in stages depending on which implant system is used. While osseointegration has been around since the 1950s in the dental field, the first osseointegration procedures for limbs were not done until the 1990s. There are pros and cons to this type of prosthetic use and you should work with your care team to determine if the osseointegration path is the right one for you.
We have a short video where Mr Chapman shows just a little of the osseointegrated device.
On this auspicious delivery day, his son even took off from a school field trip to take part in this new milestone for his dad!!
If you have any questions about the procedure or would like more information from your prosthetist, you can email info@dankmeyer.com or give us a call at 410-636-8114.
Story from Danny Weiser, Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist
