We help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement.

Information about leg amputations with reasons for amputating, rehabilitation, the alignment of a leg prosthesis, everyday life with a prosthesis and much more.

Find out what to consider before and after an arm amputation, residual limb care, rehabilitation, and fitting a prosthetic hand or arm.

Arthrosis is the most common joint disorder in the world. Read on for detailed information on causes, symptoms and treatment options for joint wear.

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inborn disease causing fractures in childhood. It also causes fractures in adults. OI is a genetic disorder usually resulting from abnormalities of the genes that control the production of a protein called collagen.

Cerebral palsy is the general term for a number of neurological conditions that affect movement and co-ordination.

We all want to remain independent for as long as possible, but this isn't always possible. Ottobock's range of wheelchairs compliment the fulfilment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens.

Hemiplegia is where one side of the body is paralysed. It can affect either side of the body. It is caused by damage to the brain, such as a stroke. This can happen before, during or after birth. The condition can be congenital or acquired.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting.

Multiple Sclerosis is a condition affecting the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and the spinal cord. MS affects motor, sensory and cognitive functioning of the body and is usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age. 

The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken. This leads to an increasing level of disability.

Spina bifida is a fault in the development of the spine and spinal cord which leaves a gap in the spine - the spinal cord connects all parts of the body to the brain.

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is an injury to the spinal cord resulting in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the cord's normal motor, sensory, or autonomic function. Common causes of damage are trauma (car accident, cancer, falls, sports injuries, etc.) or disease.