Prosthetic News

El pie robótico echa a andar - Spanish reaction to the PROPRIO FOOT

"The robotic foot starts to walk..." Recent features in the science section of "El Mundo" and the popular magazine "Pronto" are boosting Spanish interest in the PROPRIO FOOT™ by Ossur. Delegates to the recent Orto/Pro Care ESPANA, the O&P sector’s most important trade show in Spain, were particularly keen to witness a preview session of the world's first intelligent foot.
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CAF's San Diego Triathlon Challenge - PRICELESS!

A $2.4million fundraiser for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge rocked La Jolla Cove on November 5th. This half-Ironman event embraced over 200 challenged athletes and 500 participants. Read the heart warming reflection on this very special event by Ossur’s Tabi King.
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Cervical Spine specialists to meet in Florida at CSRS meeting, Nov 29- Dec 2

One of America's signature spine meetings of the year takes place in Palm Beach later this month. The Cervical Spine Research Society hosts its 34th Annual Meeting from Nov 30- Dec 2, preceded this year by a one-day Instructional Course on Wednesday Nov 29th. Ossur extends a warm welcome to all delegates and we look forward to meeting you in the exhibition area.
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Hasta la vista at Orto 2006 / Pro Care ESPANA, Madrid

For a second time, "Orto 2006" is being held in conjunction with "Pro Care Espana" in the exhibition centre in Madrid from November 29 to December 1. Orto 2006 is the Spanish trade show for the O&P profession, focusing on orthopaedics and technical aids. Pro Care caters for the country's professional care services.
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"Life Beyond Disability" ? Asian P&O Workshop in Korea, 18-19 Nov

The Asian Prosthetic and Orthotic Workshop in Korea (APOWK) takes place November 18-19 in the city of Seoul. The meeting attracts physicians, CPOs, researchers, students and business managers from all over the region and Ossur's prosthetic distributor in Korea, Park Orthotics & Prosthetics, looks forward to renewing old acquaintances and meeting new faces.
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One good turn deserves another

Scott Hornbeak, coordinator for the California State University Dominguez Hills prosthetics program, has voluntarily given up his time and expertise to help a resident of Santa Rosalia, the neighborhood where he had spent several holidays as a child and experienced at first-hand the generosity of the community. Alonzo Higuera Lucero now has the prosthesis he so desperately needed, after losing his left arm in an automobile accident.
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ISPO down under!

Australian members of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics will soon be heading to the historic city of Fremantle for the annual scientific meeting, which takes place12-14 October. This year's theme is "Patient Problems and Practicalities" with the focus firmly on solving clinical issues in patient management. Ossur Asia-Pacific staff look forward to meeting you!
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New York Times Features Ossur's PROPRIO FOOT

How does Ossur's remarkable PROPRIO FOOT work and how does it benefit its user? Find out today Tuesday, October 3rd by reading the New York Times' "Science Illustrated" section. Expect to enjoy graphic presentations of the history of prosthetics for lower limb technology as well as detailed and 3D line drawings of the PROPRIO FOOT - based on Ossur's Bionic Technology platform.
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Bienvenue – National Scientific Congress comes to Marseille, October 5-6

The eleventh national congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) in France starts on Oct 5th. Hosted at the Palais du Pharo in the Southern coastal city of Marseille, the two-day event attracts many of the country’s leading practitioners. Bionic Technology by Ossur will be on the agenda, with patient models demonstrating the latest developments and a special workshop on the RHEO KNEE®.
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AOPA, September 27-30

Members of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association are preparing to meet in Hollywood at their 2006 National Assembly. Ossur is one of the event's top sponsors, proud to support such an important gathering of professionals and to be presenting a number of key educational workshops.
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CBS Evening News with Katie Couric to Feature Ossur’s POWER KNEE and PROPRIO FOOT

Be sure to tune in to CBS Evening News with Katie Couric this coming Monday, September 25th to take in a special segment on Bionic Technology by Ossur, featuring retired Special Forces SGM Brad Halling demonstrating his POWER KNEE, the world’s first motor-powered prosthesis for above-the-knee amputees, and industrial fire fighter Steven Burns explain all of the new things he can do thanks to his PROPRIO FOOT.
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Dutch Princess to open IPC Athletics World Championships September 2nd

Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be putting on her sneakers and jogging over to the Stadsbroek sports park in Assen this Saturday, September 2, for the official opening of the 2006 IPC Athletics World Championships. Join us as we watch Team Ossur - the world's top amputee athletes - battle for gold, for glory and for the sheer delight of taking part in their chosen sports! Catch all the action at www.ParalympicSport.TV
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ASOP focused on better patient outcomes

New products and techniques in fracture casting and orthopaedic bracing were under the spotlight at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Orthopaedic Professionals (ASOP). Ossur was delighted to sponsor two important casting workshops featuring Paula Owens and Jack Hart.
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Art Imitates Life - Mike McNaughton stars in Lonestar's music video "Mountains"

He lost his leg while leading international teams in the clearing of landmines in Afghanistan, but SFC Mike McNaughton has never stopped moving forward, taking one sure step after another. Now Mike will move and inspire millions of CMT viewers as he portrays the story of a solider who has lost his leg in the war, in one of the hottest music videos to hit the screen.
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Scholarship opportunity for amputees - apply by September 1

Spread the word! Amputees and current or former cancer patients who are US citizens and are planning to go to college this fall, still have almost two weeks to apply for assistance from The Cancer for College Scholarship Fund. Applications must be submitted by September 1st.
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El Capitan in a day

As I stand in front of the stove waiting for the water to boil, the house is really quiet. I tip toe into the bedroom and wake Cyndy who has graciously offered to carry my pack to the base of our route today, saving my stump and left ankle for the work ahead." Read Craig DeMartino's fascinating account of how he became the first amputee to climb the Yosemite peak "El Capitan" in a day.
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Your invitation to the future

Some of Europe's leading O&P clinicians and rehabilitation specialists met recently to explore powerful new advances in Bionic Technology by Ossur and their application in

The futuristic structure of the Evoluon centre in Eindhoven was the perfect setting for an in-depth look at the developments which are transforming today's technological landscape.
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27 July 2006

TK recall on course

Around half of the Total Knee units which were the subject of a voluntary recall earlier this year have been returned and orders for new units are now being accepted. No resultant incidents or injuries have been reported and product failure among the recalled devices is less than 1%. Customers are urged to return faulty units as soon as they are replaced.
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25 July 2006

Marathon man Stuart Hughes on the streets of Beirut

The British TV producer Stuart Hughes was one of the first BBC correspondents to arrive in Beirut after the breakout of hostilities in the region. An amputee due to a landmine incident in Iraq, Stuart is determined to keep in training for the Reykjavik marathon in August despite working 20-hour days in a war zone. We are glad to hear that his Ossur prosthetics are serving him brilliantly out there. Stay safe Stuart!
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12 July 2006

The Magnificent Seven - supporting the victims of the London bombings

Seven colleagues and friends from Great Ormond Street Hospital in London have cycled from London to Paris in less than 24 hours to raise money for those who lost limbs in the London bombings on 7th July 2005. The money is going to a special fund, set up through the Douglas Bader Foundation. Ossur is delighted to be able to support the “Magnificent Seven” in this very worthwhile cause and we encourage you to do the same!
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6 July 2006

Leading Chinese disability rights campaigner Deng Pufang visits Ossur

Keeping abreast of the latest developments in assistive technology and medical devices for disabled people, Chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation the Honorable Deng Pufang took the opportunity on his recent visit to Iceland to meet up with Ossur staff and learn more about the company's Bionic Technology platform.
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15 May 2006

Team Ossur wows Manchester crowds

Even the drizzly skies of Manchester could not stop the smiles in the Manchester Regional Arena on Sunday 7 May, the final day of the UK's second Paralympic World Cup. The grand prix style, multi-sport event attracted around 350 athletes from more than 40 countries, including eleven members of Team Ossur who, between them, notched up a fantastic total of twelve medals!
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12 May 2006

Join us at the Bones Society annual meeting, May 20-23

US orthopaedic practice managers are gathering later this month in Phoenix, Arizona, aiming to share best practice and enhance industry performance. Ossur is hosting a special breakfast business seminar on the 23rd as part of the conference and extends a warm welcome to Bones Society members who may be attending. Places available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please RSVP.
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2 May 2006

Top orthopaedic products and latest clinical developments in Leipzig showcase

The huge exhibition venue in the city of Leipzig in Germany is gearing up for the 2006 Orthopadie + Reha-Technik world congress and trade show. The renowned biennial event takes place May 10-13 and this year it welcomes for the first time the USA as the partner nation. And as Ossur's bionic boom continues to make waves in Europe, our team in Leipzig will be showcasing the latest developments in Bionic Technology by Ossur
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2 May 2006

'Ana's Leg' gets a warm welcome in the Czech republic!

As the pioneering partnership between Ossur, the Mexican prosthetist Marlo Ortiz, and the UK company Dorset Orthopaedics enters its second year, the woman at the heart of the acclaimed Advanced TransFemoral Program (ATF), Ana Chavira, offers her perspective on the events of the very first program in the Czech Republic. Read the fifth update in 'Ana's story'.
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26 April 2006

Team Ossur gears up for the Visa Paralympic World Cup

With only a few days before the start of the second Visa Paralympic World Cup, no less than 11 Team Ossur members are in training for the annual event which kicks off in Manchester (UK) on May 1.
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18 April 2006

Russian orthopaedics specialists in Iceland

Fifteen prominent specialists from the Russian O&P sector and related professions arrived recently at Ossur's HQ in Reykjavik, Iceland. The guests of Ossur's International Markets division enjoyed a comprehensive introduction to the company, its products and technologies.
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11 April 2006

Fresh talent in the O&P world

Many congratulations to the class of students who have just graduated from the Prosthetic & Orthotics Program at the University of Texas Medical Center.
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4 April 2006

OPGA/POINT and OSSUR Announce Vendor Partnership

Ossur is the exclusive supplier of prosthetic components to the OPGA/POINT Premier Vendor Program (PVP) membership effective April 1st, 2006. OPGA and POINT are networks of independently owned orthotic and prosthetic practices who have joined together to avail themselves the advantages of offering expanded service location coverage.
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29 March 2006

Ossur announces voluntary recall of certain models of the Total Knee®

Ossur has announced a voluntary worldwide recall of certain units of the 1100, 1900, 2000 and 2100 Total Knee® prosthetic device. Although there have been no incidents or injuries resulting from this situation reported to the company, Ossur takes the issue of patient safety very seriously and has therefore decided to initiate a voluntary recall, effective immediately
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20 February 2006

Live Internet broadcast from the 2006 Paralympics in Torino

For the first time in history, worldwide coverage of all sports of the Paralympic Winter Games are secured thanks to an Internet television channel.
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6 February 2006

Congratulations to CSUDH graduates of 2005!

Sixteen students of California State University Dominguez Hills' O&P program are now completing a period of clinical experience and preparing to receive their Prosthetics Certificate. State-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant model patient program are just two attractions of the unique CSUDH program.
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18 January 2006

Calendar of events 2006

A powerful combination of innovation, superior product design and service excellence are fueling Ossur's progress in the global orthopaedics market. We are determined to raise the bar within the industry and actively participate in a wide range of events throughout the year
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17 January 2006

European meetings kick off the New Year

January O&P conferences in Eindhoven (the Netherlands) and Paris (France) are expected to attract a wide range of delegates. Kim DeRoy introduces Ossur's Bionic Technology platform at the ISPO Nivo meeting on the 21st.
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16 January 2006

Hawaii hosts Pacific Rim Conference

The twelfth and sadly final biennial Pacific Rim Prosthetic/Orthotic Conference kicks off on January 24 in the beautiful Waikoloa village resort on the Kohala coast of Hawaii, the "Big Island".
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