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Bone-Anchored vs Socket Prostheses: Improving Quality of Life for Above-Knee Amputees

Intro: For people living with above-knee (transfemoral) amputations, socket prostheses have long been the standard of care. However, many experience discomfort, poor suspension, or limited mobility. Recent advances in bone-anchored prostheses (BAP)—which connect directly to the femur through osseointegration—offer a potential breakthrough. A 2025 meta-analysis published in Orthopaedic Surgery examined whether these implants truly improve […]

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