Osseointegration

Based off all the research I have done about the different sub-fields of biomedical engineering and the information I learned through my research interviews with professionals, I have decided to focus on the topic of prosthetics this year. Prosthetics really fascinate me, because they essentially serve the purpose of replacing a lost limb and returning functionality to the user, so that these individuals can go out and live normal lives once again. Therefore, this week I found an article discussing the introduction of a relatively new technique for attaching an artificial limb to the patient's leg. This procedure is called osseointegration, and it involves directly implanting a metal rod into the bone at the site of the amputation, which can then be attached to the rest of the prosthesis.

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