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Short leg brace (AFO): Person wearing an ankle-foot orthosis on their natural leg outdoors

Orthoses· 5 min read

Short Leg Brace (AFO)

Information on the anatomical coverage, main functions and custom-made fitting process of the AFO (ankle-foot orthosis), also known as a short leg brace.

What is a kyphosis brace and what are its features?: Supportive orthosis wrapping the lower back and trunk

Orthoses· 5 min read

What Is a Kyphosis Brace and What Are Its Features?

What is a kyphosis brace, what features does it have and how is it used? Information on support for rounding of the upper back and posture disorders.

Carbon foot prostheses: Carbon prosthetic foot components of different designs

Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

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.

Carbon AFOs (carbon ankle-foot orthoses): Person wearing an ankle-foot orthosis on their natural leg outdoors

Orthoses· 5 min read

Carbon AFOs (Carbon Ankle-Foot Orthoses)

What are carbon-fiber AFOs, when are they used and how do they work? Information on orthosis use in foot drop and neurological conditions.

Hip disarticulation prostheses: Gait assessment in the clinic of a person using a hip-level prosthesis

Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

Hip Disarticulation Prostheses

Information on hip disarticulation prostheses: their structure, the situations in which they are used and an outline of the rehabilitation process.

Structure of the hip disarticulation prosthesis: Gait assessment in the clinic of a person using a hip-level prosthesis

Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

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.

Orthotic treatment after stroke: Person wearing a leg orthosis walking with their dog

Orthoses· 5 min read

Orthotic Treatment After Stroke

General information on deformities that develop after stroke, types of orthoses and the role of orthotic applications in the rehabilitation process.

Patient assessment and selection of a suitable prosthesis: Prosthetic foot inside a cosmetic foot cover

Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

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.

Information on using a prosthesis when there is a wound on the residual limb: Examination of the residual limb area

Care· 5 min read

Information on Using a Prosthesis with a Wound on the Residual Limb

Possible causes of skin problems such as itching, redness and wounds at the end of the residual limb, and general points to consider when using a prosthesis.

Residual limb care: Examination of the residual limb area

Care· 5 min read

Residual Limb Care

Neutral information on residual limb care, daily skin cleaning and edema control. Applications follow the physician's report and specialist guidance.

Trunk orthoses: Supportive orthosis wrapping the lower back and trunk

Orthoses· 5 min read

Trunk Orthoses

Trunk orthoses are medical devices fitted on a physician's prescription to support the spine and joints. Information on their types and intended uses.

Scoliosis appearing in adolescence: Custom-made rigid scoliosis brace on the torso

Orthoses· 5 min read

Scoliosis Appearing During Adolescence

An informative guide to the causes, symptoms and general approaches to scoliosis that appears during adolescence, from early signs to follow-up and orthoses.

Walking aids for people with disabilities: Moving with a walking aid (walker)

Devices· 5 min read

Walking Aids for People with Disabilities

General information on the types of walking aids for people with limited mobility, and the basics of their use, selection, care and maintenance.

Electronically controlled walking device joints: Microprocessor-controlled leg orthosis (KAFO)

Orthoses· 5 min read

Electronically Controlled Leg Brace Joints

Neutral information on how electronically controlled knee joints in leg braces work, the safety they may provide and the principles of their use.

Hand components: Fist bump between a myoelectric prosthetic hand and a natural hand

Prosthetic Arms· 5 min read

Hand Components

General, neutral information on the hand components used in upper limb prostheses, grip types and myoelectric control.

Hand and finger orthoses: Person using an arm and hand orthosis while reading a book

Orthoses· 5 min read

Hand and Finger Orthoses

Hand and finger orthoses: general information and a guide to areas of use for static and dynamic finger splints and wrist supports.

Active vacuum suspension system in prostheses: Active vacuum system consisting of a transparent socket, vacuum pump, connecting components and prosthetic foot

Prosthetic Legs· 5 min read

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.

Congenital hip dislocation: Placement of a hip abduction orthosis on a baby

Pediatrics· 5 min read

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.