June 2009
Prof. Björn Rydevik is invited by the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) to speak at the MAJ´s Symposium entitled "The Impact of Trauma on the Health of our Nation" . The topic will be "Osseo-integration for the Amputee Patient To read more about MAJ...
Amputation treatment
Bone anchored amputation prostheses is a pioneering treatment that considerably improves amputee´s quality of life.
Orthopedic fixture
As a result of extensive research and decades of experience in different applications of osseointegration, a unique fixture for skeletal anchorage of artificial limbs has been developed. This is an integral part of the OPRA treatment.
Osseointegration
The OPRA treatment is based on the principle of Osseointegration, an anchorage mechanism that generates a direct structural connection between living bone tissue and titanium.
Benefits of bone anchored amputation prostheses
- Full range of motion and restored functionality
- Eliminates pressure, sores and pain in skin and soft tissues
- Stable attachment
- The prosthesis can be worn all day and every day
- Simplified attachment and detachment (don/doff)
- Better walking ability
- Improved sitting comfort
- No socket adjustments required
- Improved quality of life