History of Orthotics and Prosthetics in South Africa: From Craft Workshops to Clinical Science
South Africa possesses one of Africa’s most established prosthetics and orthotics professions. Its development reflects the country’s broader history: colonial…
3D-Printed Prosthetics Nigeria Initiative Moves from Technology Transfer to Patient Care
Nigeria’s Federal Government has unveiled a digital prosthetics initiative combining artificial intelligence, 3D scanning, computer-aided design and additive manufacturing. The…
CMUL Prosthetics and Orthotics Plans Could Strengthen Nigeria’s Rehabilitation Workforce
The College of Medicine, University of Lagos has announced plans to expand into prosthetics and orthotics as part of a…
Wandercraft Acquisition of Ekso Bionics Creates Transatlantic Exoskeleton Platform
French robotics company Wandercraft has acquired Ekso Bionics, bringing together two established developers of medical exoskeletons and creating a wider…
Kurdistan Disability Inclusion Strategy Prioritises Children and Young People
Government and development partners are meeting in Erbil to finalise a five-year strategy intended to strengthen the inclusion of children…
Disability and Rehabilitation Conference Offers 20 Accredited CME Hours in Riyadh
Rehabilitation professionals attending the Seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation in Riyadh will be eligible to receive 20 accredited…
CPO of the Week: Yamkela Didiza from Johannesburg, South Africa
I live in Johannesburg North. I studied Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), South Africa, through a…
Early Amputation Rehabilitation Training Strengthens Emergency Care in Lebanon
Fifteen physiotherapists have completed specialist training on the early rehabilitation of people with lower-limb amputations during emergencies at Beirut Arab…
Assistive Technology Access: What ATscale’s 2025 Results Mean for Prosthetics and Orthotics
ATscale’s 2025 Annual Review presents encouraging evidence that assistive technology is moving higher on national and international development agendas. It…
The Prosthetic Journey Webinar Guides Amputees from Assessment to Daily Use
Botour Health Association is inviting amputees and their families to attend an online educational lecture entitled “The Prosthetic Journey: From…