Health-protecting and health-promoting information
Informational content on prosthetics and orthotics. The content does not replace diagnosis or treatment; applications are carried out in line with a specialist physician's prescription or medical report.
15 informational articles
Cranial Remolding Orthosis: An Approach to Head Shape Deformities in Infants
An informative explanation of how a cranial remolding orthosis works in positional head shape deformities such as plagiocephaly and brachycephaly.
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Congenital Hip Dislocation
What is congenital hip dislocation, why does it occur and which signs reveal it? General information on early assessment and orthotic applications.
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Information on Microprocessor Knee Joints for Children
General information on how microprocessor prosthetic knee joints for children work, their safety features, eligibility criteria and the follow-up process.
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Prosthetic Fittings for Children: An Informational Guide
An informational guide on types of upper and lower limb prostheses for children, the developmental importance of early fitting, and socket and liner fit.
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Orthotic Applications for PEV (Congenital Clubfoot)
What is PEV (congenital clubfoot), how is a foot abduction orthosis used and what should be considered in its care? Information under a physician's guidance.
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Pediatric Orthotics
What is pediatric orthotics, in which situations is it used and how does the process work? Information on orthotic fittings for children.
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What Is Spina Bifida?
An article offering a general, informative overview of spina bifida: its causes, types, symptoms, and orthotic and rehabilitation approaches.
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DAFO: Choosing Shoes, Care and Replacement
General information on choosing suitable shoes, regular care and the replacement process for children who use a DAFO (dynamic ankle-foot orthosis).
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Scoliosis in Children
What is scoliosis in children, and what are its signs and causes? Information on the importance of early detection and general approaches to management.
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Orthosis Use and Follow-Up in Children
Pediatric orthoses are medical devices used to support posture and movement in children. Information on their types, areas of use and care.
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Spinal Curvature in Children
General information on the causes, symptoms and diagnostic methods of spinal curvature in children, and the approaches that are applied.
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Flat Feet in Children
What are flat feet in children, why do they occur and how are they assessed? Information on symptoms, causes and approaches that support foot health.
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Information on Pediatric Prostheses and Their Components
General information on the purpose and components of arm and leg prostheses for children and on growth-related follow-up; fittings require a physician's report.
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Children's Prosthetic Technology and Its Contribution to Mobility
General information on developing technology in children's prostheses, the importance of early intervention and the adjustment process. Fittings follow a physician's report.
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What Is Torticollis in Babies?
What is torticollis in babies, which signs suggest it and how does the assessment process work? General, neutral information on the topic.
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