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Osseointegration

Osseointegration is the direct integration of metal into living bone, typically still inside a patient. The metal is effectively fused to the bone, strengthening both. This joining then allows prosthetics to be connected directly to the metal structure which often protrudes through the skin. In turn, the full weight of the prosthetic is taken up by the bone, allowing the prosthetic to be significantly heavier ? up to 40% heavier ? than ones which are attached to soft tissue only.

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