Microprocessor knee becomes water resistant to give wearers peace of mind
Prosthetics manufacturer Blatchford has upgraded its flagship Orion3 microprocessor knee to offer IP55-level protection against the entry of fresh water. Orion3 is now internationally certified…
Assistive tech provider partners with charity to support Remembrance Day fundraiser
NRS Healthcare has announced a new partnership with a charity that provides support to limbless and injured veterans and is supporting its upcoming fundraising event…
Development of next-gen assistive technologies discussed by healthcare professionals
Swansea University experts say digital transformation could bridge the gap between knowledge, assistive technology, and patient psychology, to improve the experiences of amputees and clinicians.…
Video: Uni and assistive tech firm partner to bring open-source prosthetic leg to research labs
An open-source, artificially intelligent prosthetic leg designed by researchers at the University of Michigan in the US will be brought to researchers by assistive technology…
Video: Advanced hand prosthesis with range of functions showcased at CES 2022
Esper Bionics, a pioneering engineering company, has showcased its new advanced bionic hand at CES 2022, which is called Esper Hand. The prosthetic hand is…
BAPO announces nominations now open for Prosthetist of the Year Award
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) has announced that nominations are now open for its North Sea Plastics Prosthetist of the Year Award.…
Experienced prosthetics and orthotics leaders appointed Chair and Vice Chair of BHTA Sections
John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability Matters Group The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has confirmed that John O’Byrne, Chief Executive Officer of Ability…
Scottish amputees no longer have to travel to England for private treatment with new clinic launch
Pace Rehabilitation, the UK’s largest independent private provider of amputee rehabilitation services, has launched its first clinic in Scotland. A trio of Scotland’s most experienced…
New £700k fund to help patients across Wales receive vital prosthetic knees
Ottobock C-Leg 4 MPK Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced a new £700k fund to provide specialist Microprocessor Controlled Prosthetic Knees (MPK) to eligible patients…
BAPO calls for children’s prosthetic and orthotic services to be protected during pandemic
The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is calling for prosthetic and orthotic services to be protected so they can continue operating throughout the…