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
Below-Knee Prostheses
An informational guide to below-knee prostheses: the importance of socket and suspension, foot-ankle options and the rehabilitation process.
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Adjustable Socket Systems and Early Rehabilitation
How adjustable socket systems used after above-knee amputation work, how they adapt to residual limb volume changes and how they contribute to comfort.
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What Are Active Vacuum Socket Systems and How Do They Work
General information on how active vacuum socket systems work and their effects on volume management, skin protection and proprioception.
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Prosthetic Leg Guide: Process and Roadmap by Type
General information on types of prosthetic legs, the rehabilitation process by amputation level and care. Applications follow a physician's report.
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How Should Shoes Be Chosen When Using a Prosthetic Leg?
Information for lower limb prosthesis users on balance, sole and safety issues to consider when choosing shoes for indoor and outdoor use.
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Can Using a Prosthetic Leg Cause Scoliosis?
General information on the relationship between prosthetic leg use, spinal health and scoliosis, possible causes and ways to help protect spinal health.
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Prosthetic Leg: A Comprehensive Information Guide
What is a prosthetic leg, what types are there by amputation level and how does the fitting process work? A comprehensive guide for general information.
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Adapting to Walking with a Prosthetic Leg
General information on the preparation stages, training steps and daily living tips in the process of adapting to walking with a prosthetic leg.
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Wearing High-Heeled Shoes with a Prosthetic Leg
General information on choosing high-heeled shoes, heel height, balance and safety for individuals who use a prosthetic leg.
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What to Consider When Researching a Prosthetic Leg
General information on amputation level, socket fit, joint and foot options and the adaptation process when researching a prosthetic leg.
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Prosthetic Feet: A Comprehensive Guide and Modern Technologies
What is a prosthetic foot, when is it used and how do the different types of feet work? A general guide for informational purposes.
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Prosthetic Fitting with Osseointegration
Information on the osseointegration method, in which the prosthesis is attached directly to the bone by means of an implant placed in the bone.
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Microprocessor Knee Joint Systems in Prosthetic Legs
A general informational article on how prosthetic legs with a microprocessor knee joint work, their safety features and the fitting process.
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What Is a Prosthetic Leg with a Microprocessor Knee Joint?
Prosthetic legs with a microprocessor knee joint are devices that use sensors to detect gait and aim to provide balanced, more controlled movement.
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What Is a Microprocessor Knee Joint?
Neutral information on the working principle of microprocessor knee joint technology, its areas of use and the importance of the physician's assessment.
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What Is a Silicone Liner and What Does It Do?
A silicone liner forms a protective interface between the prosthesis and the residual limb. General information on its purpose, skin health and care.
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Swimming Prostheses
What are swimming prostheses, what types are there and what should be considered during use? Information on prosthetic applications suited to water.
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Sports Prostheses and Components
Information on sports prostheses and components: design by type of sport, running blades and the fitting process, described in a neutral manner.
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