Oss
No more sweating, rubbing, bruising, chafing and discomfort caused by your socket.
Donning and doffing your prosthesis involves one single screw and can be completed in seconds
Accelerated surgical and rehabilitation program reduces the overall recovery time to 4-6 weeks.
Take full control of your limb with direct mechanics and improved osseoperception.
Increased muscle use and control allow a more natural gait with increased range of motion.
Regular socket re-fittings are no longer required which can represent significant cost savings.
Osseointegration involves inserting a prosthetic implant into the residual bone of an amputee to which an external prosthesis can attach directly, thereby eliminating the need for a traditional socket-mounted prosthesis. This surgical solution utilises cutting-edge-technology to enhance the mobility and quality of life of amputees.
A/Prof Munjed Al Muderis founded the Osseointegration Group of Australia in 2010 which has grown over the past decade into be the largest Osseointegration centre worldwide. The group consists of a team of clinicians who provide input from preoperative patient education and selection to postoperative support.
All prospective patients are directed to complete the enquiry form by following the link below. OGA will review the information provided and provide adequate feedback. The screening procedure ensures that potential risks and exclusions are considered and may include prosthetic, psychological, anatomical and pain assessments. You may also wish to attend our multidisciplinary clinic where you can meet several specialists and speak to other amputees going through the process.
Suite 303, Level 3, 2 Technology Place Macquarie University, NSW 2220 Australia
+61 (0) 2 9809 2111
www.osseointegration.org/dev2