New York University’s Langone Health Center for Amputation Reconstruction completed its first set of osseointegration (OI) surgeries in November; the initial step in the two-part surgery took place in August. The Center for Amputation Reconstruction partnered with Integrum, which developed the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System. The OPRA Implant System is the only technology for bone-anchored prostheses that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
“The opportunity to provide this unique and comprehensive solution for our patients indicates a paradigm shift in the treatments we are able to offer individuals with limb loss and help improve their day-to-day lives,” said Omri B. Ayalon, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and co-director of the Center for Amputation Reconstruction. “Osseointegration is a life-changing procedure, and we collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to tailor the treatment plan to each individual’s needs and expectations.”
The healthcare team includes surgeons, on-site occupational therapists, prosthetists, and mental health professionals who collaborate on the care offered to every patient.
The Center for Amputation Reconstruction is part of NYU Langone’s orthopedic surgery program. NYU Langone is ranked among the top five hospitals in the nation for orthopedics by US News & World Report.
