Patient Selection

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Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• A key expansion in OGAAP-3 is the removal of categorical exclusions for patients with diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, or tobacco use. — Osseointegration Group of Australia Accelerated Protocol-3 (OGAAP-3): protocol for a stratified approach to surgical technique and rehabilitation in lower limb amputees
• Comorbidities such as diabetes and peripheral vascular disease are acceptable provided they are medically optimised throughout the perioperative and rehabilitation phases. — Osseointegration Group of Australia Accelerated Protocol-3 (OGAAP-3): protocol for a stratified approach to surgical technique and rehabilitation in lower limb amputees
• Established amputees must have documented dissatisfaction or functional difficulties with conventional socket prostheses to be eligible. — Osseointegration Group of Australia Accelerated Protocol-3 (OGAAP-3): protocol for a stratified approach to surgical technique and rehabilitation in lower limb amputees
• Patients are excluded for psychological instability, pregnancy, prior therapeutic radiation to the affected limb, or active chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy. — Osseointegration Group of Australia Accelerated Protocol-3 (OGAAP-3): protocol for a stratified approach to surgical technique and rehabilitation in lower limb amputees
• The multidisciplinary assessment team comprises the primary surgeon, prosthetist, physiotherapist, and administrative support. — Osseointegration Group of Australia Accelerated Protocol-3 (OGAAP-3): protocol for a stratified approach to surgical technique and rehabilitation in lower limb amputees
• International patients can access assessment via Zoom telehealth consultation accompanied by recent radiographs. — Osseointegration Group of Australia Accelerated Protocol-3 (OGAAP-3): protocol for a stratified approach to surgical technique and rehabilitation in lower limb amputees