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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.

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Lower limb rehabilitation: Person holding a parallel walking bar
Rehabilitation· 5 min read

Lower Limb Rehabilitation

General information on gait training, exercise programs and building daily living skills in lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation.

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Lower limb prostheses: Prosthetic foot inside a cosmetic foot cover
Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

Lower Limb Prostheses

A neutral information article on the types of lower limb prostheses, their intended uses and the general factors considered when selecting one.

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Active vacuum below-knee prostheses: View of the socket and foot of a person with a below-knee prosthetic leg on a forest path
Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

Active Vacuum Below-Knee Prostheses

An informational article on the working principle of active vacuum below-knee prostheses, the socket connection and points to consider in daily use.

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Ankle orthosis (AFO/DAFO) user guide: Person wearing an ankle-foot orthosis on their natural leg outdoors
Orthoses· 5 min read

Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO/DAFO) User Guide

General information guide on what an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO/DAFO) is, how to put it on, skin problems that may occur, and care recommendations.

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Abduction bed: Placement of a hip abduction orthosis on a baby
Orthoses· 5 min read

Abduction Pillow

Information on the abduction pillow, an orthosis used to position and stabilize the hip after hip surgery and in spasticity.

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What is done in prosthesis and orthosis production with 3D technology: Assessment of prosthetic leg alignment on a tablet screen
Devices· 5 min read

What 3D Technology Is Used for in Prosthesis and Orthosis Production

Information on how 3D scanning and modeling technology is used in the measurement, design and production stages of prosthesis and orthosis manufacturing.

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Static alignment and posture analysis in prostheses and orthoses: Assessment of prosthetic leg alignment on a tablet screen
Rehabilitation· 5 min read

Static Alignment and Posture Analysis in Prostheses and Orthoses

Information on the role of static alignment measurement in posture and balance in prosthetic and orthotic care, and how ground reaction force analysis is used.

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3D cosmetic cover applications: Patterned cosmetic cover and elbow joint on a prosthetic arm
Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

3D Cosmetic Cover Applications

What is a 3D cosmetic prosthetic cover, for what purposes is it applied and how is it personalized? An informational general guide.

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How is prosthesis care done?: Connecting a charging cable to a prosthetic knee joint
Care· 5 min read

How Is a Prosthesis Cared For?

General information on cleaning the prosthesis and silicone liner, daily care steps, protecting skin and residual limb health, and regular check-ups.

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