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Dive into the world of prosthetics and orthotics and access over 80 recorded contributions from the congress and trade show programme at this year's OTWorld 2022. The media library offers a wide variety of content both free of charge and fee-based.

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From modern treatment with compression stockings and innovative care concepts for ankle injuries to diagnosis and ideal therapy for back pain, exhibitors at OTWorld 2022 present their new and innovative methods and products in digital Innovation Talks. Take advantage of their expertise and watch the 15 to 30-minute videos in the OTWorld media library.

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Responsibility – This was the theme of eight panel discussions in the branch-policy forum to which attendees of OTWorld were invited by The German Association of Orthopaedic Technology and the "Wir versorgen Deutschland" (WvD) alliance of service providers from 10 to 13 May. Six of the discussions with experts such as Andrea Brandhorst, Prof Dr Thomas Druyen, Carla Meyerhoff-Grienberger, Volker Mielke, Dr Alexander Risse, Carolin Sprotte and Claude Tardiff are available to watch until 31 July in the media library.

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At the OTWorld 2022 World Congress, top experts from all over the world provided insights into modern orthopaedic treatment and care and reported on trends and developments in their specialist areas. Numerous contributions from this year's programme are still available for you to access until 31 July 2022 in the media library. Take a look!

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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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