[AMP-L] Osseointegration helps amputees regain mobility and function

[Wayne Renardson]

via Jersey's Best:
Each year, about 185,000 people lose a limb to disease or trauma, and 
a staggering 3.6 million Americans will live without an arm or leg by 
2050, according to the Amputee Coalition. 

Losing a limb poses daunting emotional and physical challenges. 
Regaining mobility and function is critical for these patients to 
recover and reclaim their lives.  

Yet, most amputees use prosthetic limbs that are manually attached in 
a way that causes skin irritations and frequent slipping of the 
prosthetic, according to Dr. John Abraham, director of orthopedic 
oncology at Capital Health in Mercer County. Manually attached 
prosthetics are also difficult to maneuver, requiring lots of energy 
to walk and climb steps.  

The rest of the story, with photos & illustration, here:

https://tinyurl.com/2apjv25a

Wayne R.