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.
207 informational articles
Cleaning a Prosthetic Silicone Liner
General information on why cleaning a prosthetic silicone liner matters, daily residual limb care and step-by-step instructions for liner cleaning.
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Choosing a Prosthesis: Process and Assessment
A general informational article on the medical factors taken into account and the multidisciplinary assessment in the prosthesis selection process.
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What Is a Limb Prosthesis? Types and the Fitting Process
A prosthesis is a medical device used to support the function and appearance of a missing or lost limb. Its types and the fitting process.
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What Are the Types of Prostheses?
What is a prosthesis, what types are there and how are they classified by limb level? A general, neutral article on the types of prostheses.
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Carbon-Fiber Foot Types for Prosthetic Legs
A general informational article on the carbon-fiber foot types used in prosthetic legs, their features and the factors considered when choosing one.
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Exploring the World of Sports with a Prosthetic Leg
General information on how people with a prosthetic leg adapt to sports and physical activity, sports-specific prosthetic options and safe exercise principles.
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Key Considerations When Choosing a Prosthetic Leg
A neutral, informational overview of types of prosthetic legs, the points to consider during the selection process, and maintenance requirements.
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First Use of a DAFO Orthosis
General information on wearing time, sock choice, skin checks and points to consider during the first period of use of a DAFO orthosis.
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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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What Is a Cranial Helmet?
A cranial helmet is a head protection device that can be custom-made and is used to support and protect the head region. General information.
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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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CHECK Orthosis (Knee Hyperextension Orthosis)
A knee orthosis that limits the knee moving backward, inward or outward: neutral information on its purpose, working principle and the process of use.
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What Is Leg Malalignment?
What is leg malalignment, why does it occur and what types are there? A general information article on symptoms, assessment and orthotic applications.
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