Western Cape’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre Launches 3D-Printed Spinal Braces
The Western Cape's public Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre in Pinelands now makes 3D-printed spinal braces in about 48 hours, replacing…
Ottobock Kenya Honours Prosthetists and Orthotists on International P&O Day
Ottobock Kenya marked International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day by hosting prosthetists and orthotists from across Kenya to discuss access, affordability,…
Gaza Child Prostheses: HDF Fits 11 Custom Limbs for 10 Patients in Jordan
Gaza child prostheses: HDF reports 11 custom limbs fitted for 10 patients in Jordan in 2026. See what it means…
Taibah University P&O Week Ends in Madinah With Foot Orthotics Talk
A six-day Prosthetics and Orthotics Week at Taibah University in Madinah closed on 6 November 2026. A student speaker covered…
OADCPH Hosts Delegates from ICRC Francophone Africa Conference on Recognising Orthoprosthetists
Delegates from eight Francophone African countries at the ICRC's Lomé conference on recognising orthoprosthetists and bringing them into the civil…
Gypsum Shortage: US Mine Closure Puts O&P Plaster Casting Under Pressure
USG is closing its Oklahoma gypsum mine in November 2026. A US clinician says the plaster shortage could push O&P…
CPO of the Week: Amany Yahia from Cairo, Egypt
I studied at the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Prosthetics and Orthotics Department, New Cairo Technological University, Egypt and I…
Arkema and Carbon Deepen 3D Printed Elastomer Collaboration, From Foot Scan to Sandal
Arkema and Carbon have expanded a collaboration of more than 13 years on elastomer resins for 3D printed lattices, citing…
Sepp Heim Award 2027 Opens Nominations for Less-Resourced Settings
ISPO has opened nominations for the 2027 Sepp Heim Award, which recognises contributions to prosthetics and orthotics services, training and…
Blatchford Team Prize for Innovation Offers €15,000 to P&O Teams
ISPO has opened applications for the Brian and Joyce Blatchford Team Prize for Innovation, worth €15,000, with a 10 December…