Introduction: An amputation is an irreversible removal of a body part, resulting in a lifelong disability. Osseointegration of the lower limb to fix a prosthesis is a newer method that has been practiced worldwide for only two decades. An implant is integrated in the remaining bone, which extends outward through the skin, providing an entry for microorganisms invasion and subsequent infection. Despite its complications, it appears to have many advantages for use in people with amputation. Nurses, who are members of the interdisciplinary team involved in the care of patients before, during, and after surgery, also play an important role. Purpose: The purpose of this work is to identify the existing osseointegration systems used and what are the complications following the procedure. It also aims to clarify the role of the nurse in the nursing care of the skin-pin. Methods: A descriptive method was used with literature review searched in PubMed and ScienceDirect databases. Results: Four osseointegration systems are most commonly used: integral-leg-prosthesis, the osseointegrated prosthetic limb, the osseointegrated prostheses for the rehabilitation of amputees and compression device. We have found that the systems have s have different characteristics, materials, components, and rehabilitation measures after surgery. All systems have been shown to have no complications in more than 60% of patients, but the most common complication were superficial infections of skin-pin (21% to 26,7%). The nurses’ role is mainly to monitor the condition of the stump, perform preventive work and educating the patient, provide local care of the skin-pin and detect complications. Discussion and conclusion: Successful osseointegration requires a holistic approach of the patient as it is contraindicated in some patients due to their health status. Research in this area is limited, most likely due to the short duration of application of this method, but experimental research in animals offers promising opportunities to improve and prevent complications in this area. The involvement of nurses in the process of osseointegration is an important aspect, as nurses are present with patients at all stages of treatment. We believe that there will be many more innovations in the future given today’s rapid development.
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