Partial foot orthosis manufacturing method for young persons in an easy and fast way

We see in different warzones today a record number of amputated children. Sweden has a tradition of receiving children who flee from war-torn countries. Through this, we in O&P industry have been able to see how many of them have been hit by the explosive mines that are used in war today. They constitute a unique group of healthy and strong patients in need of dynamic and light prosthetic solutions for lining a healthy life and be able to play and do sports.

Our newly acquired knowledge in this area can be a way to help children on the ground in war-torn countries. Partial foot prostheses with high dynamics can be produced using prefabricated orthosis. With that learned experience, there is an opportunity to help several young people with these solutions.

Statement of the objective / learning objectives

1. Understand basics solutions for partial foot prothesis.

2. Understand manufacturing techniques and material selections.

3. Understand the clinical criteria for selecting different types of solutions.