Team Approach: Osseointegration Amputation Surgery

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Update This article was updated on August 7, 2024 because of a previous error. On page 1, the last sentence of the abstract that had read “We hope this model will service as an implant-agnostic guide to others seeking to development an osseointegration center of excellence.” should have read “We hope this model will serve as an implant-agnostic guide to others seeking to develop an osseointegration center of excellence.” now reads “We hope this model will serve as an implant-agnostic guide to others seeking to develop an osseointegration center of excellence.”. An erratum has been published: JBJS Rev. 2024;12(8):e24.00048ER. » The purpose of this article was to review the multidisciplinary, team-based approach necessary for the optimal management of patients with limb loss undergoing osseointegration surgery.» In this study, we describe the interdisciplinary process of screening, counseling, and surgical and rehabilitation considerations with an emphasis on principles rather than specific implants or techniques.» Integrated perioperative management and long-term surveillance are crucial to ensure the best possible outcomes.» We hope this model will serve as an implant-agnostic guide to others seeking to develop an osseointegration center of excellence.