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
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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Knee and Hip CPM Device
Knee and hip CPM devices are medical devices that support rehabilitation by providing continuous passive motion of the joint. General information.
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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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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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Diabetic Walker
A diabetic walker is an orthotic system used on a physician's recommendation that supports offloading by distributing pressure on the sole of the foot evenly.
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Diabetic Insoles
What are diabetic insoles, why do they matter for foot health and how are they fitted following a physician's assessment? A general, informational overview.
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What Are Diabetic Socks and What Are They For?
A neutral, informational overview of the features of diabetic socks, their intended use and their place in diabetic foot care.
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Diabetic Shoes
What diabetic shoes are, what features they have and what role they play in protecting the foot health of people with diabetes. General information.
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Diabetic Foot Syndrome
What is diabetic foot syndrome, how does it develop and what should be considered to protect foot health? General information.
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Diabetic Foot: An Important Health Problem
What is diabetic foot, how does it develop and how can daily foot care help protect against it? General information on its signs and risk factors.
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The Diabetic Foot Concept
What is diabetic foot, why does it develop and what should be considered to protect foot health? General information for people with diabetes.
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Diabetes-Related Amputations
General information on diabetes-related lower limb amputations, the rehabilitation process that follows, care of the intact foot and prosthesis use.
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Prosthetic Leg Fitting for People with Diabetes
General information on skin protection, pressure distribution and choosing a suitable foot for lower limb prostheses in people with diabetes.
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Diabetes and Amputation: When Is a Prosthesis Fitted?
A general informational article explaining the timing of prosthesis fitting after diabetes-related amputation, residual limb healing and preparation stages.
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Information on Above-Elbow Arm Prostheses
Above-elbow arm prostheses are devices fitted at a level between the elbow and the shoulder that aim to support the functions of daily life.
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What Should We Consider When Choosing Above-Elbow Arm Prostheses?
A general, neutral informational article on the types of above-elbow arm prostheses, selection criteria, the adaptation process and rehabilitation.
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Elbow Joints
General information on the elbow joints used in upper limb prostheses, how they work and their functions in daily life.
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