Osseointegration Group

15/10/2025

Alan Cole, an anaesthetist from the United Kingdom, lost his left leg below the knee in a gliding accident. After years of challenges with his socket prosthesis, he made the decision to undergo osseointegration under the care of Prof. Munjed Al Muderis at The Paley Institute in Warsaw, Poland.

In this short preview, Alan shares his story and what led him to pursue osseointegration — a life-changing procedure designed to restore comfort, mobility, and independence for amputees.

Watch the full video now on YouTube to hear more about Alan’s journey and his expectations ahead of surgery:
🎥 [https://youtu.be/BVBKc6T5ZHY?si=65AqZMeeKCVkKV3w](https://youtu.be/BVBKc6T5ZHY?si=65AqZMeeKCVkKV3w)

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Disclaimer: The content shared in this post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical advice and treatment options.

08/10/2025

Dustin shares how, ahead of his osseointegration surgery, he felt confident in Prof. Munjed Al Muderis and his extensive experience. He highlights that working with Prof. Al Muderis and the team was one of the most straightforward and supportive experiences he’s had, noting that the team were always available and happy to answer any questions throughout his journey.

For enquiries, please send us a direct message or email enquiry@osseointegration.org

Disclaimer: The content shared in this post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance and treatment options.

31/08/2025

Meet Sharon Cherian

Sharon, 33, from Kerala, India, lost his right leg in a motorbike accident in 2013 that also claimed the life of his friend. He spent nine months in hospital fighting complications before doctors decided the best option was to amputate his leg. His family went through significant hardship including selling their home to pay for his treatment and for over a decade, Sharon has lived with limited mobility using a walking stick to get by.

As part of the 10 journeys initiative, at Burjeel Medical City under the care of Prof. Munjed Al Muderis, Sharon underwent osseointegration surgery. He now looks forward to walking freely and rebuilding his life with independence.

To learn more or speak with our team, please send us a direct message or email: enquiry@osseointegration.org

Disclaimer: The content shared in this post reflects individual patient experiences and is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised assessment and treatment options.

30/08/2025

Meet Anas Jebeihi

At just 12 years old, Anas from Palestine lost his left leg and right eye after a gr***de explosion in his hometown. Growing up, his life became defined by constant hospital visits, limited mobility, and the daily challenges of limb loss.
Now 30, Anas has turned his story into one of determination, completing his master’s degree in electrical engineering and pursuing bodybuilding. Thanks to the 10 Journeys Initiative, he travelled to Abu Dhabi to undergo osseointegration at Burjeel Medical City, led by Prof. Munjed Al Muderis.

He describes the surgery as a turning point, giving him renewed mobility and the chance to show others that advanced treatments can transform lives.
To learn more or speak with our team, please send us a direct message or email: enquiry@osseointegration.org

Disclaimer: The content shared in this post reflects individual patient experiences and is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised assessment and treatment options.

29/08/2025

Meet Joshua Arnold

Joshua, 29, from the United States, lost his left arm and the sight in his left eye following a motorcycle accident in 2024.

Joshua struggled with socket-based prosthetics, finding them painful and restrictive. When he was selected for the 10 Journeys Initiative, he travelled to Abu Dhabi with his fiancée Alyssa to undergo osseointegration with Prof. Munjed Al Muderis at Burjeel Medical City.

He has already returned to the gym as part of his rehabilitation and looks forward to continuing his recovery, with a renewed sense of independence and hope for the future.

To learn more or speak with our team, please send us a direct message or email: enquiry@osseointegration.org

Disclaimer: The content shared in this post reflects individual patient experiences and is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised assessment and treatment options.

28/08/2025

10 Journeys, Moving Forward

The 10 Journeys Initiative has begun. Under the leadership of Prof. Munjed Al Muderis at The Al Muderis Osseointegration Clinic, Burjeel Medical City, and through the generosity of Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, this Dh4 million programme will provide 10 fully funded osseointegration surgeries to patients from around the world.

The first three patients to be accepted into the initiative - Anas from Palestine, Joshua from the US and Sharon from India - have now completed their surgeries and are progressing well through rehabilitation. In the coming months, the Ten Journeys initiative will see seven more people from around the globe undergo life changing treatment that they would otherwise have been unable to access.

To learn more or speak with our team, please send us a direct message or email: enquiry@osseointegration.org

Disclaimer: The content shared in this post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical advice and treatment options.

19/08/2025

Celebrating World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is a reminder of the many people worldwide living with limited access to medical care, including those who have lost mobility through injury, illness, or conflict.

For many, even basic treatment is difficult to access, and advanced options that could restore independence are out of reach.

Prof. Munjed Al Muderis has worked in areas where this need is clear, providing mobility solutions for people who would otherwise go without. These efforts, alongside the work of many others, aim to ensure more people can access the care they need.

05/08/2025

26/07/2025

Newly-elected Labour MP Ali France made waves in May this year as she unseated the former liberal party leader Peter Dutton MP from his own seat of Dickson, around an hour north of Brisbane.

Ali’s journey to Australia’s parliament has been long and her life full of ups and downs. In 2011, she was hit by an out-of-control car in an underground car park at Brisbane Shopping Centre, which crushed her left leg from the thigh down. Bystanders rendered first aid; her life was saved in the ER. But her leg was unsalvageable.

In an emotional first address to Parliament, she paid tribute to those who helped her to survive that terrible accident and to Professor Munjed Al Muderis, who enabled her to stand tall again as one of the first limb loss patients in Australia to receive osseointegration.

To learn more, please send us a direct message or email: enquiry@osseointegration.org

Disclaimer: The content shared in this post reflects individual patient experiences and is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical advice and treatment options.

18/06/2025

Q&A!

Tomorrow we will be filming some osseointegration-themed golf content with Alan (below knee) & Brad (above knee).

Please let us know some questions you would like to ask them!

18/06/2025

Thank You for 10,000 Followers

We’re honoured to have reached this milestone and grateful to everyone who has joined us on this journey.

At The Osseointegration Group, we’re committed to building the strongest global support network for people living with limb loss. Your continued engagement helps us raise awareness, share knowledge, and connect people from around the world.

We’re just getting started. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more informative, educational, and engaging content including new patient experiences, technological advancements and conversations with experts in the field of limb reconstruction and osseointegration.

Thank you for liking, following, sharing, and being part of this growing community.

22/01/2025

How do you prepare a short residuum for osseointegration?

A recent study [1] explored this very question, with reference to case of a 36-year-old farmer who had undergone bilateral above-knee amputation following an accident at work. His injuries meant that, while his right femur was suitable for a standard osseointegrated prosthetic limb (OPL) implant, his left femur – which measured only 9.2 cm — was too short.

The solution? Design and fabrication of a custom MILN to increase the length of the residual bone.

Lengthening was carried out at a rate of between 0.5mm and 1mm per day and, once complete, imaging confirmed good bone growth and consolidation – and an increase in the length of the residual limb of [LENGTH]. With the nail removed, and the patient doing well, the osseointegration could proceed!

This case demonstrates how important a patient-centred surgical approach is to achieving the best possible outcomes. The innovative combination of multiple reconstructive techniques means that even those with very complex needs can be treated successfully.

[1] Alttahir, M., Hoellwarth, J.S., Tetsworth, K. and Al Muderis, M. (2024). Freedom Nail Lengthening Followed by Press-Fit Osseointegration for the Transfemoral Amputee with Very Short Residual Bone, in Rozbruch, S.R. and Hamdy, R. (eds) Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery Case Atlas. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02767-8_528-1