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Japanese CPOs focus on the Rheo Knee

Four of Japan's top CPOs arrived at Ossur Asia Pacific's new education center recently for two intensive days of Rheo Knee training. Joining them was Koichiro Sumi, the first patient model from Japan to try the Rheo Knee.
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Limbless Association Prosthetic and Orthotic Awards 2005

Ossur's innovative socket solution - the Iceross ® Transfemoral Seal-in Liner(tm)- has been recognized in the UK with a Prosthetic Product Innovation Award from the nation's leading amputee group, the Limbless Association (LA).
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Stuart Hughes - back from the Death Valley Challenge

A 200-mile cycle ride across the notorious Death Valley in California in November has raised more than GBP 15,000 to help clear areas blighted by landmines. The trip went without a hitch - mechanically or prosthetically - according to British TV producer Stuart Hughes, who lived to tell the tale!
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Orprotec 2005

Spain's eighth international fair for orthopaedics and assisted living "Orprotec 2005" takes place this week in Valencia. From 24-26 November the focus will be on technology for the disabled and senior citizens.
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All time high at Sweden's Ortopedteknik 2005

Gothenburg in Sweden was the venue for one of Europe's largest O&P gatherings last month. For the first time in profession's history, Swedish prosthetists, orthopedic technicians and ortho-shoe specialists combined their annual meetings.
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Ossur's POWER KNEE wins Popular Science magazine award

The first powered prosthesis for lower-limb amputees, has today been honored by Popular Science, the world's largest science and technology magazine. The latest development in bionic technology from Ossur, the POWER KNEE, wins the 2005 'Best of What's New' Award in the Personal Health category.
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Ossur Asia Pacific at your service

A new Ossur facility in Sydney is now welcoming customers from across the Asia Pacific region. Five members of the Kawamura Gishi and Pacific Supply distribution team joined staff in mid-October for the center's first training session.
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Ossur nominated for 2005 World Technology Network Award

Ossur regarded as best and brightest in the Health and Medicine Category
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