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.
49 informational articles
What Is a Prosthetic Foot? What Types Are There?
General information on the concept of the prosthetic foot, foot component groups and the factors that play a role in selection.
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Prosthetic Fitting and the Components of a Lower Limb Prosthesis
General information on the lower limb prosthetic fitting process, initial and definitive prosthesis stages, and socket, liner, knee and foot components.
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The Prosthesis Adaptation Process and Returning to Mobility
An informational guide to the stages of prosthesis fitting after amputation, the move from initial to definitive prosthesis, socket fit and component choice.
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Leg Prostheses: Components, Types and the Fitting Process
An informative overview of the basic parts of lower limb prostheses, mechanical and microprocessor knee options and the individual fitting process.
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Prosthetic Foot Components: Selection Criteria and Operating Principles
A general informational guide to prosthetic foot types, activity levels, energy-storing carbon-fiber feet and the criteria that affect component selection.
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Pin-Lock (Shuttle Lock) Socket Systems
A general informational article on the working principle and suspension method of pin-lock socket systems and their use in below-knee prostheses.
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How Do Passive Vacuum Socket Systems Work?
General information on how passive vacuum socket systems work, their components, who they may be suitable for and how to care for them.
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Microprocessor Knee Joints: How Do They Work?
A general guide to the working principle of microprocessor knee joints, how they differ from mechanical knees, the phases of gait and activity levels.
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Mechanical or Microprocessor? Differences Between Prosthetic Knee Joints
How do mechanical and microprocessor prosthetic knee joints work, and when are they preferred? Information on gait phases, safety and water resistance.
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Running and Sports Prostheses: The Basics
Information on how running and sports prostheses work, their use in below-knee and above-knee amputations, and selection according to activity level.
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Carbon-Fiber Prosthetic Feet
General information on the structure, working principle and areas of use of carbon-fiber prosthetic feet. Fitting follows the physician's report.
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Hip Disarticulation Prostheses
Information on hip disarticulation prostheses: their structure, the situations in which they are used and an outline of the rehabilitation process.
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Structure of the Hip Disarticulation Prosthesis
General information on the structure, joint options and fitting process of hip disarticulation prostheses. Fitting follows the physician's report.
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Patient Assessment and Choosing a Suitable Prosthesis
How are patient assessment and prosthesis selection done after amputation? Information on the multidisciplinary team, rehabilitation and assessment stages.
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Active Vacuum Suspension Systems in Prostheses
General information on how active vacuum suspension works in below-knee and above-knee prostheses, and its relevance to residual limb health and fit.
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Information on Below-Knee Prosthetic Legs
What is a below-knee prosthetic leg, when is it used and what should be considered? General information on prosthetic fitting after below-knee amputation.
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Above-Knee Prostheses
General information on the structure of above-knee (transfemoral) prostheses, suspension, knee joint and foot options, and the fitting process.
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Knee Joints
General information on types of prosthetic knee joints, how mechanical and microprocessor-controlled systems work and their functions in daily life.
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