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Sensory prosthetics, a superhero suit for neurogenic disorders, sustainably produced orthoses made from recycled materials – the future of orthopaedic treatment and care was on display at OTWorld from 10 to 13 May. At the World Congress and leading world trade show at Leipzig Exhibition Centre, health influencers such as Caroline Sprott, Ms Anna and Alex as well as prominent users of medical aids such as Fabian Hambüchen, Dirk Nowitzki, Markus Rehm, Johannes Floors and Samuel Koch demonstrated how orthopaedic treatment and care can change lives. 18,800 prosthetists and orthotists, orthopaedic footwear professionals, doctors, and physiotherapists from 86 countries were won over by displays and lectures from over 440 exhibitors and 300 congress presenters. Every third visitor to the trade show came from abroad. A delegation from war-torn Ukraine was also present.

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Digital contributions can be accessed in the media library for up to two months after OTWorld. Content such as digital Innovation Talks hosted by exhibitors as well as the Branch-Policy Forum hosted by the German Association of Orthopaedic Technology (BIV-OT) are available free of charge via a personal user account. In addition, a Congress-on-Demand ticket will allow access to recorded keynote lectures and highlights from the Open Forum as well as to the complete recordings from the congress programme of Hall 1 and 2.

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Personal exchange with other professionals in the field is the most important source of inspiration and brilliant ideas. Using the new Matchmaking tool, you can connect with other participants at OTWorld based on your interests. Set up your profile today and receive individually targeted contact suggestions.

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OTWorld 2022 will be opened by the German Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach on 10 May 2022 in a digital personal welcoming speech. The opening speech will be followed by further eulogies and discussion panels with representatives from the industry as well as an award ceremony for the René Baumgartner prize.

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Associations and professional societies from more than 14 countries will be represented in the Global Networking Area. Participants will have the opportunity to make new international contacts and engage in international dialogue about markets, ideas, and developments.

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The congress programme at OTWorld 2022 offers several events examining a comprehensive spectrum of orthopaedic surgery topics. Doctors, therapists, prosthetists and orthotists can benefit from the latest in interdisciplinary expertise, ranging from a basic course in amputation surgery to symposia on amputations and provision of prosthetics.

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At this year's OTWorld 2022, professional treatment and care for athletes is one of the topics in focus at numerous symposia, lectures, courses and factory talks. The congress programme offers a wide range of subjects from sports orthopaedics to high-performance sports. Top athletes including Dirk Nowitzki, Fabian Hambüchen and Léon Schäfer are expected to attend.

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At the special show Treatment Route Cerebral Palsy, OTWorld will be showcasing the professional and complex orthopaedic treatment and care required for people with cerebral palsy. From childhood to adulthood, the challenges of the different phases of life and the respective medical aids will be presented at five stations.

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Digital services complement your visit to the trade show or provide an alternative in case you are not able to travel to Leipzig. Thanks to our digital offerings, visitors can establish business contacts using the Matchmaking tool, search for suppliers in the Product and Exhibitor World as well as stream talks and highlights live from the congress programme or access them in the Media Library after the event.

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The Forum Digitalisation provides insights into the digitalisation of modern orthopaedic treatment and care. The latest developments in areas such as additive manufacturing and the digitalisation of workshop processes will be presented here.

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OTWorld 2022 will devote a special show to treatment with insoles. Located in Hall 3, it will consist of five stations showing the complexity of optimal insole treatment. Guided tours of the Treatment Route Insoles will be offered several times daily. These can be booked free of charge via the OTWorld ticket shop.

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This special show developed exclusively for OTWorld will show how complex it can be to care for patients with lymphatic diseases. The sufferings and treatments experienced by a lymphatic patient will be portrayed over 5 stations. Guided tours of the Treatment Route will be offered several times daily and are free of charge. These can be booked in advance via the ticket shop.

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Whether it's insoles, prostheses, or compression stockings, retail surgical stores are the first point of contact for patients who need medical aids. At the Pavilion of Shop Design, visitors can see how digital elements and innovative sales strategies provide a modern shopping experience.

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The Branch-Policy Forum at OTWorld will focus on orthopaedic treatment and care in crisis mode. Experts from politics, science, medicine, health insurance companies as well as associations and organisations such as the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) and the United Nations (UN) will contribute to the eight discussion panels.

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The OTWorld World Congress in 2022 will be taking place under the dual leadership of Prof Martin Engelhardt and Dipl-Ing Merkur Alimusaj. Both congress presidents have been busy organising, planning and structuring the programme for the last two years. They were able to draw on their many years of experience and a global network of experts from their respective professions. The editorial office of our media partner, Verlag Orthopädie.Technik, interviewed the two congress presidents.

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The diverse range of companies taking part reflects the character of this leading trade show. All the top national and international companies involved in prostetics and orthotics will be represented. Aether Biomedical, ALPS SOUTH EUROPE, DJO, FIOR & GENTZ, HKK Bionics, Naked Prosthetics, Ofa Bamberg, Ottobock as well as TURBOMED Orthotics and many other companies will be offering a varied programme of workshops. The workshops are aimed at all interested visitors to the OTWorld trade show and congress.

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The Congress and Trade Show Programme will be offering a comprehensive range of events covering all aspects of optimum foot care from insoles for high-performance and amateur athletics to splayfoot treatment concepts and treatments for diabetic foot syndrome. The latest developments in digitalisation will also be presented. Futhermore over 100 companies from the orthopaedic footwear sector will present a wide range of solutions and new products at the International Trade Show.

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For the first time, OTWorld will host a seminar on "Technical Orthopaedics and Therapy as an Interdisciplinary Approach" as part of the therapie LEIPZIG congress programme. As the leading national industry platform for therapy, medical rehabilitation and prevention, therapie LEIPZIG will be taking place from 24 to 26 March.

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Leaders of interdisciplinary care from all over the world are a highlight of the congress programme. Renowned experts will be presenting interdisciplinary care concepts on leg prosthetics and diabetic foot. Specialist workshops on materials science in prosthetics and orthotics are a new addition to the programme.

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Tickets for your visit to OTWorld 2022 are now available at the online ticket shop. Trade visitors can purchase day tickets, full tickets or group tickets for the International Trade Show or the World Congress.

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OTWorld 2022 offers a diverse and high-quality educational programme with a wide selection of lectures and other scientific as well as practice-oriented congress formats focusing on prosthetics and orthotics, orthopaedic footwear technology, rehabilitation technology and the healthcare supply retail.

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At OTWorld in Leipzig, it will finally be possible once again to discuss specialist topics with colleagues, discover product innovations and get inspiration. Nearly 300 exhibitors from over 27 countries have already registered for this leading world trade show and World Congress, which is returning to the exhibition centre with additional digital events. Preparations are in full swing for this globally unique industry meeting in Leipzig from 10 to 13 May 2022.

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Young professionals in technical prosthetics & orthotics as well as the specialised trade will meet for the sixth time at OTWorld, to learn together, exchange ideas and network while having fun. An exclusive two-day programme awaits trainees and students at the International Trade Show and World Congress. Around 500 aspiring practitioners from Germany and abroad are expected to attend the on-site event at the grounds of the Leipzig Trade Fair.

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The expert in musculoskeletal rehabilitation science Prof Kenton R. Kaufman, of the W. Hall Wendel Jr. Musculoskeletal Center at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota (USA), has confirmed his participation at OTWorld 2022 in Leipzig. His keynote on registry research will be an impactful highlight of the congress programme.

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Caring for patients with an amputation is complex and involves a network of specialists. The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) provides students and trainees with over ten 20-minute videos in which they can learn more about the relevant professions and their associated education paths. Specialists from all over the world will present examples of good cooperation between the various professions in treatment centres.

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Owing to the rapid advances in technology, advanced training and continuing education are essential. The Education Zone at OTWorld will offer a new platform where interested visitors can gather information and exchange ideas.

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Preparations for OTWorld 2022 are in full swing. Market leaders such as Bauerfeind, medi, Ottobock, Össur, Schein and Thuasne will be presenting their new products from 10 to 13 May 2022. Up to now, more than 25 countries including Australia, Sweden, Taiwan, South Korea and Canada have already registered for the leading global get-together for the orthopeadic treatment and care industry.

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You can now make new contacts more easily than ever and connect with other OTWorld participants using the new Matchmaking tool. It brings professionals, traders, suppliers and potential business partners together based on their interests. With this tool, networking is no longer left to chance and you can meet precisely the people who are most relevant to you.

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