Osseointegration is a surgical procedure that aims to offer better quality of life and improved function and mobility to people who have had an amputation. Johns Hopkins orthopaedic oncologist Brock Lindsey discusses commonly asked questions about the surgery, including the benefits of osseointegration over tradition prosthetic limbs. #Osseointergration #JohnsHopkins
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0:03 What is osseointegration surgery?
0:36 What are the benefits of osseointegration?
1:26 Who is a candidate?
2:35 What is the patient's quality of life after osseointegration?
3:42 Does insurance cover the surgery?
4:24 What are the benefits of having a multidisciplinary team?
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