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Celebrities in Leipzig demonstrate the impact of modern care in everyday life and elite sport
Modern medical aids such as bandages, orthoses, prostheses and wheelchairs enable mobility, independence and participation – in everyday life as well as in competitive sport. Numerous well-known personalities at OTWorld 2026 will demonstrate just how varied the impact of this provision is and what role it plays in users’ lives. From 19 to 22 May, experts from more than 90 countries will gather in Leipzig to discuss current developments in orthopaedic treatment and care at the World Congress and the International Trade Show. Prominent users will share their personal experiences – on stage, in discussions and directly at the exhibitors’ stands.
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Back to everyday life after severe burns: OTWorld shows how specialists in central Germany are helping a 19-year-old
The successful treatment and rehabilitation of patients with burn injuries depends crucially on the coordination of medical, orthopaedic and therapeutic care. At OTWorld 2026 – the World Congress and International Trade Show for modern orthopaedic treatment and care, taking place from 19 to 22 May in Leipzig – visitors can learn in detail about the complex challenges involved in this type of care. The case of a 19-year-old illustrates the strengths of interdisciplinary collaboration in Central German facilities.
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50 Years of OTWorld: Tan Çağlar, Lara Wilkin and Hari Budha Magar at the opening ceremony in Leipzig
More than 2.5 billion people worldwide rely on medical aids such as prostheses, orthoses or wheelchairs – yet in many places, not even one in two people receives the necessary support. Against this backdrop, OTWorld takes on particular significance: for 50 years, it has been the world’s most important meeting place for experts in modern orthopaedic treatment and care. At the opening of OTWorld 2026 on 19 May in Leipzig, the event will focus on Tan Çağlar, Lara Wilkin and Hari Budha Magar – precisely the people for whom this care makes all the difference – thereby highlighting the social relevance of an often underestimated treatment area.
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Working together for the patient: Integrative care at the World Congress
How can we ensure seamless care—from acute treatment through rehabilitation to orthopaedic treatment and care? The OTWorld 2026 World Congress will address this question in several sessions. Congress President Dr Doris Maier deliberately placed this topic on the agenda.
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