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Central Asia O&P News

Kazakh Researchers Develop EMG-Controlled Smart Bionic Arm as Central Asia’s Prosthetics Innovation Sector Grows

Kazakh researchers have developed an EMG-controlled bionic arm, enhancing prosthetic technology in...

By The Editor

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics

Gaza Prosthetics Centre Warns 6,000 Amputees Need Urgent Long-Term Rehabilitation

Gaza's Prosthetics Centre warns of a critical crisis as 6,000 amputees require urgent long-term...

By The Editor

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business

Global Orthotic Devices Market Forecast to Grow Toward 2035 as Diabetes, Ageing and Digital Fabrication Drive Demand

The global orthotic devices market is set to grow steadily through 2035, driven by aging...

By The Editor

FREE Online Event to Examine Trauma-Induced Disability in Gaza and the Recovery of Rehabilitation Services
Hypershell Raises $50 Million as Consumer Exoskeletons Move From Niche Robotics Toward Mass Mobility
CPO of the Week: Mostafa Alkhlil from Damascus, Syria

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics News

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics
Gaza Prosthetics Centre Warns 6,000 Amputees Need Urgent Long-Term Rehabilitation
Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics
FREE Online Event to Examine Trauma-Induced Disability in Gaza and the Recovery of Rehabilitation Services
Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics
Sidra Medicine Delivers Custom 3D-Printed Cranial Helmet in 11 Days Through International Coordination
Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics
Saudi–British Partnership Targets Emergency Care and Prosthetic Support for Gaza’s Injured Children
Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics
Eqwal Enters Dubai Through OrthoMENA Integration, Strengthening Its Patient Care Network in the Middle East
Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics
WHO Warns Gaza Hospitals Are Struggling as Prosthetics, Oxygen Equipment and Critical Medical Supplies Remain Blocked

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CPO of the Week

CPO of the Week
CPO of the Week: Mostafa Alkhlil from Damascus, Syria
CPO of the Week
CPO of the Week: Seba Akkad from Aleppo, Syria
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CPO of the Week: Emmanuel Mayakah Onduso from Nairobi, Kenya

South Asia Orthotics & Prosthetics News

South Asia Orthotics & Prosthetics
NAPO Pakistan Announces Overseas Cabinet to Connect Pakistani P&O Professionals With Global Opportunities
South Asia Orthotics & Prosthetics
Cambodia Prosthetic Fitting Camp Study Raises Quality and Follow-Up Concerns
South Asia Orthotics & Prosthetics
Myanmar Students Complete Prosthetic and Orthotic Studies in Cambodia
South Asia Orthotics & Prosthetics
Sindh Allocates Rs800 Million for Assistive Devices for Disabled Persons
South Asia Orthotics & Prosthetics
Nasir Ahmad Appointed President of NAPO Pakistan

History of O&P

History of Orthotics & Prosthetics
Ottobock’s Complicated Legacy: From Forced Labour to Russia Scrutiny
History of Orthotics & Prosthetics
How Hanger Orthopedic Helped Shape the Modern Orthotics and Prosthetics Market
History of Orthotics & Prosthetics
Walking Forward: The Medical Breakthroughs Behind Modern Shoes

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business News

Global Orthotic Devices Market Forecast to Grow Toward 2035 as Diabetes, Ageing and Digital Fabrication Drive Demand

The global orthotic devices market is set to grow steadily through 2035, driven by aging...

By The Editor May 25 2026

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business

Hypershell Raises $50 Million as Consumer Exoskeletons Move From Niche Robotics Toward Mass Mobility

May 24 2026

Ottobock Rejects Grizzly Research Allegations as Short-Seller Report Raises Governance, Russia and Accounting Questions

May 24 2026

What to Look for at OTWorld 2026 in Leipzig: Exhibitors, Start-Ups and Product Launches to Watch
New Standards for Used Prosthetic Feet Could Help End “Medical Equipment Graveyards”
Ottobock’s €110m Blatchford Norway Deal Highlights the Strategic Value of O&P Patient Care Networks

Orthotics & Prosthetics 3D Printing News

FITASY Uses AI and 3D Printing to Offer Single-Shoe Purchasing for Prosthetic Users

By The Editor May 24 2026

3D Printing in Orthotics & Prosthetics

TPU vs EVA Insoles: Why 3D-Printed TPU Offers Strong Wear Resistance for Orthotic Care

May 3 2026

3D Printing in Orthotics & Prosthetics

FREE Orthoses Tech Virtual Event to Compare 3D Scanning and Plaster Casting for Custom Orthotic Capture

Apr 26 2026

3D Printing in Orthotics & Prosthetics

From Clinical Practice in Tehran to Digital Orthotics Research in Auckland

Apr 23 2026

3D Printing in Orthotics & Prosthetics

Amputee Sports News

Gaza Sunbirds in Cairo Show How Para-Sport Can Rebuild Identity After Amputation

Discover how the Gaza Sunbirds, Palestine’s para-cycling team, are rebuilding lives and identities...

By The Editor May 24 2026

Amputee Sports

Gaza Teen Amputee Akram al-Fayyumi Holds on to Life Through Skating

May 16 2026

Ghana’s Black Challenge to Compete at 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico

May 14 2026

Gold Fields Sponsorship Gives Ghana’s Black Challenge a Clearer Route to the Amputee World Cup
Rwanda’s Amputee Footballers Show How Sport Can Support Healing, Community and Inclusion
Amputee Strongman’s World Title Shows the Power of Adaptive Sport After Limb Loss
Başkent Amputee FC Win Inaugural EAFF Amputee Football Europa League Title in Ankara
World IP Day 2026 Highlights the Role of Protected Innovation in Sports Prosthetics

Africa orthotics & prosthetics News

Cure Bionics Hosts Senior Military Delegation as Tunisia’s Bionic Prosthetics Sector Gains Strategic Recognition

By The Editor May 24 2026

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

South African Study Shows How Reusing Prosthetic Components Could Reduce Waiting Times and Improve Access

May 24 2026

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

Post-Amputation Pain Is a Growing Health Challenge for South Africa — and a Warning for the Wider IMEA Region

May 24 2026

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

Uganda Launches National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategy 2025–2030

May 22 2026

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

Lower Limb News

The Comfort Paradox: Why “Feeling Good” Can Be Dangerous for the Diabetic Foot

Discover the comfort paradox in diabetic footwear, highlighting the risks of choosing comfort over...

By The Editor May 22 2026