Osseointegration patient receives tag-team care from PT, Independence

Glenn Runyon’s left leg was amputated in 2015 following a diagnosis of malignant sarcoma behind his knee. While doing research before his amputation surgery, Runyon heard about another prosthetic option. Osseointegration is the name for a surgical approach that connects a prosthesis directly to the bone in the amputated limb. He is one of the first 100 people in the United States to have osseointegration surgery and works with Independence Prosthetics & Orthotics and the University of Delaware PT Clinic to adjust to life with his new limb. Learn more about the UD PT Clinic: sites.udel.edu/ptclinic Learn more about Independence: www.independencepo.com

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Surely it has fewer problems than a solid socket, but despite the electronic knee and the flex foot the walk does not improve it is as stiff as that of the solid socket. A system should be integrated which allows a minimum of lateral oscillation of the components or between the joints of the components, a kind of shock absorber. But does the U.S. all have an electronic knee?

[@davidcalkins8087]

I would love to hear an update on his progress and where he had his surgery

[@glennrunyon6566]

I’m doing great! This has been the greatest improvement in my quality of life since my amputation.

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I need one prosthetic

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This is michaella from sierra leone

[@heatherj.1495]

Where is this that you had the surgery at trying to find somewhere that does it I lost my leg in may can't use the prosthetic and at 31 I don't want to be stuck immobile for remainder of my life

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Johns Hopkins with Dr. Forsberg.