Press releases | OTWorld

01/04/2026 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. Continue reading

18/03/2026 OTWorld: A strong voice for orthopaedic treatment and care Lara Wilkin is currently completing her doctorate with a focus on upper limb prosthetics. She speaks at international conferences on modern prosthetic technology. As the founder of the Arm Prosthesis Community and an amputation peer, she promotes education and exchange among those affected. Her diverse commitment stems from her own experiences with forearm amputation – and highlights the challenges of modern orthopaedic treatment and care. Continue reading

11/03/2026 OTWorld 2026: Leipzig becomes the global meeting place for orthopaedic treatment and care From 19 to 22 May 2026, OTWorld will bring together the international orthopaedic treatment and care sector in Leipzig under the motto ‘You make the difference’. This year’s event is particularly special as OTWorld celebrates its 50th anniversary. Across three exhibition halls, more than 570 exhibitors from over 40 countries will showcase world premieres and innovations in prosthetics and orthotics, orthopaedic footwear technology, rehabilitation technology, compression therapy and digital manufacturing. At the same time, the World Congress will feature more than 300 speakers from over 30 countries, offering around 100 hours of concentrated expertise and setting new standards for international knowledge exchange – including AI-based live translation for the first time. More than 130 workshops and dedicated sessions on topics such as robotics and the treatment of neurological diseases will highlight how orthopaedic treatment and care are evolving worldwide. Continue reading

25/02/2026 Digitalisation and AI in orthopaedic treatment and care Digitalisation and artificial intelligence are bringing about noticeable changes in orthopaedic treatment and care. They support specialists and open up new avenues in the provision of medical aids such as orthoses and prostheses to patients. From 19 to 22 May 2026 in Leipzig, the OTWorld 2026 World Congress and International Trade Show will show how digital and AI-supported applications are already being used today – from analysis and care to rehabilitation. Visitors will gain scientific and practical insights as well as concrete approaches for implementation in clinics, workshops and medical supply stores. Continue reading

17/02/2026 OTWorld: A stage for real life changes This story is a prime example of what OTWorld – the world's leading trade show and international exhibition – will showcase in Leipzig from 19 to 22 May 2026: individualised orthopaedic treatment and care opens up new possibili-ties for people and improve their quality of life. Stephan Scherzer (61) has lived with complete foot drop since the age of 12. He has compensated for this limitation for many years through intensive sports. For a good four years now, he has been relying on a customised polymer orthosis from a 3D printer. Or-thopaedic technology specialists from Berlin and Rosenheim developed this unique device especially for him and demonstrate how the interplay of first-class skilled trades and modern technology enriches the orthopaedic treat-ment and care. Continue reading

16/02/2026 Orthopaedic treatment and care in times of crisis As the world's most important meeting place for modern orthopaedic treatment and care, OTWorld 2026 will put key future issues in healthcare on the agenda. From 19 to 22 May 2026 in Leipzig, the OTWorld World Congress will address the question of how orthopaedic treatment and care can be reliably provided in times of crisis and conflict. The focus will be on supply chains that enable people to remain mobile, self-determined and involved even under exceptional circumstances. Continue reading