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  • Author: Jonathan A. Forsberg
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Osseointegrated prostheses reduce reactive stability demands during walking in Service members with unilateral transfemoral amputation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Heightened fall risk following lower limb amputation can lead to adaptations during walking that increase proactive stability (e.g., a wider base of support). …

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Performance-based functional outcomes 12 and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration in service members with traumatic unilateral and bilateral lower limb loss

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate functional outcomes at 12 months and 24 months after transfemoral osseointegration (OI) using established performance-based assessments. DESIGN: …

Physical Health Peer reviewed