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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...

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...

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...

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics

FREE Online Event to Examine Trauma-Induced Disability in Gaza and the Recovery of Rehabilitation Services

Explore a crucial event in Glasgow addressing trauma-induced disability in Gaza and the urgent need...

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business

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

Hypershell secures $50 million in funding to advance consumer exoskeletons, signaling a shift...

CPO of the Week

CPO of the Week: Mostafa Alkhlil from Damascus, Syria

Meet Mostafa Alkhlil, a dedicated CPO from Damascus, Syria, who combines digital technology with...

Orthotics & Prosthetics Business

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

Ottobock vehemently denies Grizzly Research's allegations regarding governance, Russia exposure,...

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics

Sidra Medicine Delivers Custom 3D-Printed Cranial Helmet in 11 Days Through International Coordination

Sidra Medicine in Qatar coordinated the rapid design and delivery of a custom 3D-printed cranial...

Amputee Sports

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...

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics

Saudi–British Partnership Targets Emergency Care and Prosthetic Support for Gaza’s Injured Children

Saudi Arabia and the UK partner to enhance emergency care and long-term rehabilitation for children...

3D Printing in Orthotics & Prosthetics

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

FITASY introduces single-shoe purchasing through 3D printing and AI, providing affordable,...

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics

Eqwal Enters Dubai Through OrthoMENA Integration, Strengthening Its Patient Care Network in the Middle East

Eqwal Group expands its patient care network in the UAE by integrating OrthoMENA, enhancing...

Exoskeleton Orthotics

Smart Robotics and AI Are Moving Rehabilitation From Hospitals Toward Community and Home Care

Explore how AI and robotics are transforming rehabilitation, shifting care from hospitals to homes,...

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

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

Cure Bionics hosts a military delegation in Tunisia, highlighting the strategic role of advanced...

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

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

A South African study reveals that reusing prosthetic components could significantly reduce waiting...

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

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

Post-amputation pain is a rising health issue in South Africa, highlighting the need for improved...

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics

WHO Warns Gaza Hospitals Are Struggling as Prosthetics, Oxygen Equipment and Critical Medical Supplies Remain Blocked

Gaza hospitals face severe shortages of essential medical supplies, including prosthetics and...

Middle East Orthotics & Prosthetics

Displaced Amputee in Beirut Highlights Lebanon’s Growing Rehabilitation Crisis

The plight of displaced amputees in Lebanon highlights the urgent need for accessible...

Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic

Uganda Launches National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategy 2025–2030

Uganda's new National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategy aims to enhance access and...

Lower Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics

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...

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