Press releases | OTWorld

02/07/2026 A strong duo for the future of orthopaedic treatment and care: Prof. Christoph Lohmann and Thomas Mitzenheim to chair the OTWorld World Congress 2028 How can people who rely on braces, compression therapy, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs and other medical aids receive even better orthopaedic treatment and care in the future? This is the question that Prof. Dr med. habil. Christoph Lohmann and Master Prosthetist, Orthotist and Bandagist Thomas Mitzenheim will address as Congress Presidents of the OTWorld World Congress 2028. Together with the Programme and Workshop Committee, they will shape the international congress programme of OTWorld, the world's leading event combining the World Congress and International Trade Show, which will take place in Leipzig from 16 to 19 May 2028. Continue reading

22/05/2026 OTWorld 2026: Record anniversary edition – Leipzig is the place for rethinking orthopaedic treatment and care For four days, Leipzig was more than just an exhibition venue and congress centre. OTWorld in Leipzig (19–22 May) served as a meeting place, workshop, think tank and stage for one of the important questions of our time: How do we enable people to enjoy mobility, independence and participation – in a world that is becoming older, more digital, more uncertain and more vulnerable? Continue reading

19/05/2026 50 years of OTWorld: You make the difference Movement, stability, pain reduction, rehabilitation: for many people, modern orthopaedic treatment and care determines how they shape their everyday lives, careers, sports activities and independence. At OTWorld 2026 in Leipzig (19–22 May), this care is approached from the perspective of the individual – their goals, their movement and their everyday realities. Continue reading

18/05/2026 50 years of OTWorld: Leipzig becomes the global centre for modern orthopaedic treatment and care When OTWorld 2026 opens tomorrow in Leipzig, an anniversary meets the future: 50 years after its foundation, the world’s leading platform for modern orthopaedic treatment and care demonstrates how innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific exchange can make a tangible difference to treatment and care. With 623 exhibitors from 41 countries, OTWorld has reached a historic high. This year’s focus includes rehabilitation, integrated treatment, advanced training, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital processes. Once again, the International Trade Show and World Congress will take place together at one venue – a format that is unique worldwide. Continue reading

12/05/2026 OTWorld 2026 shows how innovation is driving the future of orthopaedic treatment and care From 19 to 22 May 2026, Leipzig will become the hub of the international orthopaedic treatment and care sector. At OTWorld 2026, exhibitors from around the world will present new products, smart assistance systems and forward-looking care concepts. A curated overview of selected exhibitor innovations on the website provides a glimpse into the technologies shaping the sector — and, hopefully, into solutions that will soon become available to insured individuals. Continue reading

07/05/2026 Humanoid robots at OTWorld: How AI and robotics are transforming healthcare Humanoid robots, a robot dog for the emergency services, AI assistance and digital therapy solutions: OTWorld 2026 will demonstrate in the special show “Robotics + AI”, how new technologies are transforming the provision of medical aids such as wheelchairs, prostheses and orthoses. Innovations from Saxony, including Leipzig and Dresden, will also be on display. In addition to the Trade Show, concrete insights will be provided at the World Congress. Continue reading