Prosthetic News

Ossur’s PROPRIO FOOT® wins top Spanish innovation award

A distinguished panel of judges has recognised Ossur’s intelligent prosthetic, the PROPRIO FOOT, with a unique Innovation Award at the ninth international ORPROTEC tradeshow in Valencia.
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See you at Orprotec in Valencia, Spain

The Spanish trade show for O&P professionals focusing on orthopeadics and technical aids, Orprotec 2007, takes place at the Feria Valencia from 29 November to 1 December 2007.
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New award for the RHEO KNEE® at HOSPIMedica, Czech Republic

The third annual HOSPIMedica (Oct 16-19) has attracted some 2,000 international clinicians and exhibitors to Brno in the Czech Republic. The international forum for specialist health care encompasses the largest Central-European exhibition of prosthetic and rehabilitation equipment (Rehaprotex).
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President of Iceland to join inaugural celebration

To mark its first year of operations and a new office in Shanghai, Ossur Asia is hosting an inaugural party on October 5. Joining us at this special occasion will be His Excellency Mr Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland. Among our other invited guests is the Honorable Mr Deng Pufang, Chairman of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation.
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Ossur's PROPRIO FOOT™ nets the 2007 da Vinci Award

Ossur, a trusted and global developer of more scientifically advanced prosthetic innovations than any other company in the field, is pleased to announce that its PROPRIO FOOT™ is the winner of a 2007 da Vinci Award.
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Ossur UK at PACE Rehabilitation October seminar on bionic technology

Professionals from the medical and legal world are being offered the opportunity to learn more about bionic and other advanced rehabilitation technologies at a seminar in Manchester, UK on October 18. Richard Hirons of Ossur UK will be a keynote speaker at the event, which is presented by the independent facility PACE Rehabilitation in association with leading personal injury law firm Irwin Mitchell.
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A day of inspiration - Pistorius and Whitehead take aspiring UK athletes through their paces

Attracting almost 100 delegates to its first major sport and fitness workshop earlier this month, Ossur Academy UK have been helping to boost the confidence and sporting skills of British amputees. Inspiring them to get active and fulfill their potential were special guests at the event, sprinting legend Oscar Pistorius of South Africa and the UK's ultra-marathon runner Richard Whitehead.
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Ossur's PROPRIO FOOT takes the Gold 2007 Medical Design Excellence Award

Ossurs technology continues to break new ground
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Ossur R&D chief receives warm welcome in Japan

Hilmar Janusson, Ossur’s Vice President of Research and Development, was the special guest lecturer at the recent meeting of JAPO in Nagoya (Japanese Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists). Introducing the Ossur's technology platform ‘ Bionic Technology by Ossur’, Hilmar presented the continuing developments of the platform with Ossur's view of the future.
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Take the Tomas Klein Challenge and support challenged athletes, 13-15 July

Fancy a July cycle tour from Paris through the beautiful country-side to a small village in Belgium? Having travelled to America for the San Diego Triathlon, six-year-old Tomas Klein and his family were so inspired they have decided to raise funds for the Triathlon's hosts – the Challenged Athletes Foundation, who will use the money to support aspiring athletes in Europe.
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New world record for Team Ossur's Rudy Garcia-Tolson!

He's done it again! Rudy Garcia Tolson has set a new world record with a time of 2:42.18 in the 200m Individual Medley. The platform for this recent achievement was the 21st International German Swimming Championships for the Disabled, held in Berlin 24-27 May. Go Rudy!
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Professor Charles Radcliffe lectures, CSUDH

Students of California State University Dominguez Hills' O&P program were treated to two fascinating lectures last month courtesy of the Ossur Academy. Charles W Radcliffe, Professor (Emeritus), addressed a full house, lecturing on the biomechanics of transfemoral fitting and of knee stability control.
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JAPO scientific meeting, 26 - 27 May

The Japanese Academy of Prosthetists and Orthotists (JAPO) meets this weekend in Nagoya. Its 14th such event, the Academy's scientific meeting attracts hundreds of Japanese professionals eager to improve patient outcomes. Ossur is proud to unveil its Japanese Bionic Technology website to coincide with the meeting.
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Ossur Academy UK step up activities with spring seminar on sporting injuries

Demonstrating its commitment as an educational partner, Ossur Academy UK recently hosted its first orthotics seminar on 'Sporting Injuries of the Foot and Ankle'. Held in Cardiff on 24 April in conjunction with Cardiff Teaching Hospital, the event attracted 120 academics, surgeons, physiotherapists and orthotists. Four top speakers helped to stimulate an enthusiastic debate on the latest research and developments in the field.
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"Our Most Memorable Guests" - Check out Rudy on the Oprah show Wed 2 May!

You had to know…Oprah had to know. Whatever happened to the most memorable guests that Oprah Winfrey has previously welcomed to her national TV show in the United States? A special show this Wednesday 2 May features, among others, Team Ossur’s Rudy Garcia-Tolson. Don’t miss it!
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VA Research & Development teams focus on evidence-based prosthetics

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs is playing a critical leadership role in prosthetics education and research according to top Physical Therapist Bob Gailey. An investigator at the Miami VA Medical Center and University of Miami, Gailey has been funded by VA to study the best ways to identify the functional deficits of amputees. He hopes to enroll 90 veterans, most with amputations resulting from diabetes-related vascular disease.
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Richard Whitehead on the streets of London, April 22

Stop Press >>> Congratulations to Richard Whitehead, who broke his 4-hour goal with a fabulous run of 3:52:58! <<< The world famous London Marathon takes place in the UK on Sunday 22 April. One man in particular will hopefully be carving out his own slice of history. Richard Whitehead, a new member of Team Ossur, is aiming to complete the challenging 26-mile course in less than four hours! Join us in supporting Richard and his fundraising work for cancer research.
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"Fastest Thing On No Legs" Just got even faster

Last week, Oscar Pistorius established three new world amputee sprint records. Running at the Nedbank Championships for the Disabled in Germinston, South Africa, the 20-year-old Paralympian gold medalist has continued to live up to his reputation as "the fastest thing on no legs" by shaving time off his own 100m, 200m and 400m World Records.
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AAOP in San Francisco

This week in the beautiful city of San Francisco the 33rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium for the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists will convene. (March 21-24)
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Meet us at the BAPO conference

This year's British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) Conference is being held from 23-25 March at the DeVere Whites Hotel, Bolton, UK.
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AAOS meeting - Feb 14-18 - "The crossroads of orthopaedic education, research and technology"

The ambience of Southern California and the opportunity to experience an unparalleled selection of educational programs are both on offer at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Taking place in San Diego, Feb 14-18, the event will host over 450 technical exhibits of the latest and greatest orthopaedic products and services. Ossur is among them, naturally.
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Arthroscopic Surgery meeting in Arizona, Jan 20-23

This year's Robert W. Metcalf memorial meeting takes place in Scottsdale, Arizona. Expected to draw over 300 orthopaedic surgeons, it will be focusing on shoulder and knee surgical demonstrations, with comprehensive coverage of ankle/foot and hip arthroscopy and hands-on cadaver labs. Ossur is delighted to be exhibiting.
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Make a date - new Ossur calendar of events for 2007 now online

Fuller than ever, our calendar of events in the O&P world can help to alert you to all sorts of forthcoming forums happening at a place near you! Determined to raise the bar within our industry, Ossur is an active participant in many such events. Whether you are a clinical professional or a user of our products, check it out and mark your diary. We look forward to meeting you!
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The Ossur story - now on the small screen!

Maybe you use, or have fitted one or two of our products? Heard our name in connection with technological advances, or are simply aware that your father/daughter/friend has a brace or prosthetic limb? Now you can get the bigger picture. We are delighted to premiere online the story of our business and how we aim to help others pursue a life without limitations.
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Still standing - wow, look at Denny Chipollini, is he fit or what?

Amputee marathon runner and Team Ossur member Denny Chipollini is looking fitter than ever this month as he graces the pages of Men's Fitness, one America's biggest fitness magazines. Check out the before and after shots in their online pages and prepare to be impressed.
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