CPO of the Week: Sabinah Bopape from Polokwane, South Africa
I currently live and work in Polokwane, South Africa where I am running my own private practice Shalom Orthotics/Prosthetics .…
From Barriers to Breakthrough: Bringing African Women’s Experiences into Prosthetic Care
Improving prosthetic care in Africa requires attention to affordability, rehabilitation, professional capacity and the everyday experiences of people who need…
ISPO Webinar to Explore the Clinical Importance of Microprocessor Knee Prostheses
The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) will host an online webinar on 26 October 2026, bringing together prosthetic…
Kitale Prosthetics Outreach Combines Limb Provision With Investment in Local Services
An eight-day prosthetics outreach at Trans Nzoia County Referral Hospital in Kitale, Kenya, has supported around 100 amputees while providing…
High Prosthetic Costs in Uganda Highlight the Gap Between Treatment and Mobility
For people who need a prosthesis in Uganda, the cost of obtaining one can become a major barrier after medical…
Turkish Red Crescent helps elderly Gaza man walk again after Israel confiscates his prosthetic limb
A Turkish Red Crescent-supported prosthetics project in Gaza is helping people with limb loss access replacement devices and rehabilitation, while…
LimbMatch Invites Prosthesis Users to Share Their Experience—and Enter a £100 Prize Draw
LimbMatch is encouraging prosthesis users to share honest feedback about devices they have worn through a prize draw closing on…
From Technology Transfer to Mobility: UNIDO and Japan Support Digital Prosthetics in Nigeria
Digital prosthetics technology is becoming part of a wider effort to strengthen rehabilitation capacity in Nigeria. With support from the…
NAPOTS Invites Bold Ideas for the Future of Prosthetics and Orthotics in Nigeria
What should prosthetics and orthotics in Nigeria look like in 2035—and what needs to change today to make that future…
Project Bike Leg: Turning Bicycle Parts into Possibilities for Prosthetic Care
A bicycle frame, spokes and a woven basket might seem unlikely materials for a prosthetic limb. For Ben Hogan, a…