Transtibial Osseointegration

The patients will be regularly assessed during the follow-up period after the surgery. Both performance and safety data will be recorded on specially designed electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs). Clinical and radiological assessments are performed preoperatively (in connection with the surgical procedures) and at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months (after completion of the surgical treatment). Prior to surgery the participant will have had their completed skeletal growth verified by radiographs and/or CT scans. The participants will be asked to refrain from taking NSAID and salicylates for two weeks prior to and 6 weeks after surgery. Procedures will be performed by the study PI and AI, Drs. Potter and Anderson, respectively. Each has considerable experience in the treatment of combat related limb loss, and the surgical procedures necessary to implant the OPRA device. SUMMARY OF THE SURGICAL PROCEDURES Surgery Stage I The distal part of the tibia is exposed, preferably using existing amputation incisions, to produce an appropriate fasciocutaneous flap. Under fluoroscopic guidance, the canal is reamed step by step to a proper diameter to facilitate insertion of the implant. The fixture is then implanted into the intramedullary canal under fluoroscopic guidance. Careful surgical technique is essential not to damage the tissue and to achieve osseointegration. A central screw, healing cylinder, and healing bolt are inserted. A myoplasty is performed, and the wound is closed using sutures. Surgery Stage II (3-6 months after Stage I) Through a limited incision, the graft screw and components are removed. Then cutaneous flaps are elevated and muscle is trimmed and then the muscle fascia is attached to the bone approximately 1.5cm proximal to the distal tibia using 0-vicryl. A purse string stitch is then used to further reinforce the myoplasty. The cutaneous flap is thinned and identified a suitable position for the skin penetration aperture on the superior flap. A 8mm punch biopsy tool is used to create the aperture. Using the abutment as a guide, the fat layer is removed to expose the undersurface of the dermis. A drain is placed exiting proximally on the lateral or medial side. The flap is then rotated and fixed into position using a series of 2-0 Vicryl stutures. The Abutment is then inserted and the threads were cleaned with an angiocatheter and saline flush. The abutment screw is tightened by hand. The anterior flap is then trimmed for closure and the incision is closed with 2-0 Monocryl, 3-0 Monocryl and a self-adhering mesh with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate liquid adhesive. Nitropaste is placed around the aperture and an antimicrobial foam dressing bolster. This is held in place using the skate-board wheel (donut) provided for this purpose. The patient remains on bedrest for 5 days to allow healing of the aperture site and skin flaps. CLININCAL PROCEDURES A pre-study visit will be conducted up to 6 months prior to Surgery Stage I. Postoperative visits will occur 2-3 weeks after each surgery. Additional follow-up visits will occur 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months post-Surgery Stage II. It is standard of care to follow patients postoperatively from time to time to ensure the wound(s) is /are healing, surveil for complications, and ensure rehabilitation is progressing. That said, the sole reason for engaging in the Clinical Follow-Up Procedures is for the purpose of conducting research under this particular protocol. Additional visits may occur including x-rays at the discretion of the clinical investigator in order to monitor the participants medical status/bone healing status. X-ray, CT scan and function performance measure procedures are standard care. RESEARCH PROCEDURES Timepoints: Baseline, Post-Op Stage II, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months and 60 months. The participants will have up to 7 postoperative visits after each surgery. All questionnaires and DEXA are being administered / performed for research purpose. The DEXA scans will be performed at the Department of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Biomechanics Lab at WRNMMC. Baseline Collection Patient Demographic characteristics, amputation demographic characteristics, Medication list. Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index, satisfaction of device and service and Clinical Survey), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Functional Performance: DEXA, Physical Mobility:Time Up and Go (TUG), Four Square Step Test (4SST), 6-Minute Walk Test, Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP), Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor (BAMP) (for bilateral amputee only), 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS), and Metabolic Energy Expenditure and Radiography: X-ray and CT Scan. Post-Op Stage II Surgery Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index and satisfaction of device and service), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Medication List, and Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) and Radiography: X-rays. 6 Months Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index and satisfaction of device and service), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Medication List, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK),and Radiography: X-rays. 12 Months Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index, and satisfaction of device and service), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Medication List, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Functional Performance: DEXA, Physical Mobility (Time Up and Go (TUG), Four Square Step Test (4SST), 6-Minute Walk Test, Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP), Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor(BAMP)(for bilateral amputees only), 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS), and Metabolic Energy Expenditure and Radiography: X-rays. 24 Months Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index, satisfaction of device and service and Clinical Survey), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Medication List, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Functional Performance: DEXA, Physical Mobility Time Up and Go (TUG), Four Square Step Test (4SST), 6-Minute Walk Test, Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP), Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor (BAMP)(for bilateral amputees only), 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS), and Metabolic Energy Expenditure and Radiography: X-rays. 36 Months Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index, satisfaction of device and service and Clinical Survey), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Medication List, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Functional Performance: DEXA, Physical Mobility Time Up and Go (TUG), Four Square Step Test (4SST), 6-Minute Walk Test, Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP), Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor (BAMP)(for bilateral amputees only), 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS), and Metabolic Energy Expenditure and Radiography: X-rays. 48 Months Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index, satisfaction of device and service and Clinical Survey), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Medication List, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), Functional Performance: DEXA, Physical Mobility Time Up and Go (TUG), Four Square Step Test (4SST), 6-Minute Walk Test, Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP), Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor (BAMP)(for bilateral amputees only), 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS), and Metabolic Energy Expenditure and Radiography: X-rays. 60 Months Questionnaires: Q-TFA, OPUS (functional status, health quality of life index, satisfaction of device and service and Clinical Survey), PROMIS (Physical Functions, Pain Interference and Pain Behavior), EQ-5D, DVPRS, Medication List, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), and Decision Regret, Functional Performance: DEXA, Physical Mobility Time Up and Go (TUG), Four Square Step Test (4SST), 6-Minute Walk Test, Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP), Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP), Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor (BAMP)(for bilateral amputees only), 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS), and Metabolic Energy Expenditure and Radiography: X-rays. QUESTIONNAIRES Q-TFA (Questionnaire for Persons with a Transfemoral Amputation) A disease specific questionnaire evaluating functional and HRQL in limb loss population. OPUS-The Orthotic and Prosthetic User's Survey is a self-report questionnaire used for quality assessment, to maintain awareness of improvement activities, to evaluate changes in patient's functional status and quality of life and assess satisfaction with devices and services (functional status, health quality of life index, satisfaction of device and service and Clinical Survey). PROMIS Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System. Physical Function: Measures the outcome of patients with musculoskeletal disorders by assessing physical function through a grading scale of activities of daily living. Pain Interference: Measures the extent to which pain hinders an individual's engagement with physical, mental, cognitive, emotional, recreational, and social activities. Pain Behavior: Measure self-reported external manifestations of pain. EQ-5D a valid and reliable family of questionnaires to measure of health-related quality of life. If the participant's answers indicate they may be depressed, they will be referred to behavioral health for further assessment. DVPRS a pain assessment tool that utilizes a numerical rating scale enhanced by functional word descriptors, color coding, and pictorial facial expressions matched to pain levels. Medication List Listing the medication the participant is taking. Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) a 17-item questionnaire that quantifies fear of movement. Sane Score a single-question outcome measure that asks patients to rate their function, as it pertains to the area being treated, on a scale of 0 to 100. Decision Regret a question asking the participant if they would have the surgery again. FUNTIONAL PERFORMANCE Timed up and Go (TUG) a measure of physical mobility. Four Square Step Test (4SST) an objective reliable measure of dynamic balance that assesses the ability to step over objects forward, sideways and backward. 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) an objective measure of mobility. Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) provides a tool for measuring ambulation potential and can be administered either with or without prosthesis. Comprehensive High-Level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP) a performance-based assessment used to measure higher level of functional mobility, and consists of four advanced physical tests (single-limb stance test, Edgren side step test, T-test, and Illinois agility test). Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor (BAMP) the AMP for bilateral amputees' biomechanical outcomes derived from gait evaluation. 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS) a test used to assess instructed to stand up from sitting for five minutes as quickly as possible without using the hands for support. Metabolic Energy Expenditure Breath-by-breath oxygen consumption and heart rate will be measured continuously during a 5-10-minute rest, followed by walking trail(s) at multiple speeds with each of sufficient length to achieve steady-state. DEXA Whole body composition will be measured using linear fan beam dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. Whole body composition scans will be performed on up to 4 localized sites (5 sites for those with bilateral TF limb loss); spine (L1-L4), bilateral Femur neck (hip), and "Gruen zones" (around the osseointegrated implant). 10.2 Data Collection: Describe all the data variables, information to be collected, the source of the data, and how the data will be operationally measured. A study team member will collect information on our source documentation from the study participant or through participant's medical records at the following time points: Baseline/screening, 2-3 week post-operative from surgery stage II, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months and 60 months.(from surgery stage II). Data will be entered into REDCap. Baseline (collected from the participant at initial screening) Eligibility Checklist Patient Demographics Characteristics Amputation Demographic Characteristics Medication list Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services Clinical Survey PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Clinical Assessment \*\* Physical Exam Pregnancy Test ( if applicable) Functional Performance DEXA TUG 4SST 6-Minute Walk Test AMP CHAMP Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor\* 5TSTS Metabolic Energy Expenditure Radiography\*\* X-rays CT Post-Op Surgery Stage II Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Radiography\*\* X-rays Clinical Assessment\*\* Date of assessment, skin penetration area assessment; normal conditions, redness, secretion, superficial infections, deep infection, infection history, physical exam, adverse event assessment 6 Months Follow Up Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Radiography\*\* X-rays Clinical Assessment\*\* Date of assessment, skin penetration area assessment; normal conditions, redness, secretion, superficial infections, deep infection, infection history, physical exam, adverse event assessment 12 Months Follow Up Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services Clinical Survey PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Functional Performance DEXA TUG 4SST 6-Minute Walk Test AMP CHAMP Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor\* 5TSTS Metabolic Energy Expenditure Radiography\*\* X-rays Clinical Assessment\*\* Date of assessment, skin penetration area assessment; normal conditions, redness, secretion, superficial infections, deep infection, infection history, physical exam, adverse event assessment. 24 Months Follow Up Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services Clinical Survey PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Functional Performance DEXA TUG 4SST 6-Minute Walk Test AMP CHAMP Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor\* 5TSTS Metabolic Energy Expenditure Radiography\*\* X-rays Clinical Assessment\*\* Date of assessment, skin penetration area assessment; normal conditions, redness, secretion, superficial infections, deep infection, infection history, physical exam, adverse event assessment. 36 Months Follow Up Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services Clinical Survey PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Functional Performance DEXA TUG 4SST 6-Minute Walk Test AMP CHAMP Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor\* 5TSTS Metabolic Energy Expenditure Radiography\*\* X-rays Clinical Assessment\*\* Date of assessment, skin penetration area assessment; normal conditions, redness, secretion, superficial infections, deep infection, infection history, physical exam, adverse event assessment. 48 Months Follow Up Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services Clinical Survey PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Functional Performance DEXA TUG 4SST 6-Minute Walk Test AMP CHAMP Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor\* 5TSTS Metabolic Energy Expenditure Radiography\*\* X-rays Clinical Assessment\*\* Date of assessment, skin penetration area assessment; normal conditions, redness, secretion, superficial infections, deep infection, infection history, physical exam, adverse event assessment. 60 Months Follow Up Questionnaires Q-TFA OPUS Functional Status Quality of life of Life Index Satisfaction of Device and Services Clinical Survey PROMIS Physical Function Pain Interference Pain Behavior EQ-5D DVPRS Medication List Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) Decision Regret Functional Performance DEXA TUG 4SST 6-Minute Walk Test AMP CHAMP Bilateral Amputee Mobility Predictor\* 5TSTS Metabolic Energy Expenditure Radiography\*\* X-rays Clinical Assessment\*\* Date of assessment, skin penetration area assessment; normal conditions, redness, secretion, superficial infections, deep infection, infection history, physical exam, adverse event assessment. \* For bilateral amputees only \*\* For clinical purposes.