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Though osteomyelitis is suspected, both dogs were using the limb adequately and had satisfactory quality of life at more than 36\u2009months after surgery. A consistent hygiene routine is suspected to delay this process and should theoretically prolong the lifespan of these implants.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This osseointegrated implant system allowed dogs with traumatic loss of the hindpaw to regain normal clinical function of their pelvic limb for 3\u2009years. 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