Travmatologiâ i Ortopediâ Rossii (Dec 2012)
OSSEOINTEGRATION IN RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY: CONTEMPORARY STATE AND PERSPECTIVES OF FURHTHER DEVELOPMENT (REVIEW)
Abstract
Method of intraosseous prosthesis based on the principle of osseointegration that was introduced by Prof. Per-Ingvar Branemark is one of the most perspective approaches in contemporary reconstructive surgery This method helps to achieve increased functional activity and to improve patients quality of life in comparison to conventional treatment. In presented article the results of prosthetic treatment of amputees of different localizations, application of this technology in cranio-fascial surgery, finger joint prostheses are discussed.
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