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Pakistan’s P&O Community Mourns the Death of another colleague
Rawalpindi, Pakistan: The prosthetics and orthotics community in Pakistan is mourning the death of Muhammad Noman Ajmal, who was serving…
SAPO Launches Webinar Series with Session on TOTARS Clinical Assessment
The Sindh Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists (SAPO) will launch its webinar series on 24 October 2026 with a session…
CHAL Foundation Hosts Final-Year DPT Students from Midwest Institute of Sciences for Rehabilitation Learning Visit
Final-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students from Midwest Institute of Sciences, Islamabad, visited CHAL Foundation to gain practical insights…
HITEC University students study cerebral palsy gait in Training workshop on orthotic design
Seventh-semester biomedical engineering students at HITEC University watched a clinical gait assessment of a patient with cerebral palsy on 15…
IHC Orders PESCO to Pay for Artificial Hands for Girl Who Lost Both Hands to Electric Shock
The Islamabad High Court has dismissed PESCO’s petition and ordered the power company to cover the full cost of treatment,…
Korea to Fund $4 Million Prosthetics Project at Mayo Hospital, Lahore
The Republic of Korea will give a $4 million grant to upgrade the prosthetics and orthotics workshop at Mayo Hospital,…
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First U.S. Patient Receives Bionic Arm Connected to Bone, Nerves and Muscles
A man from the Chicago area is set to become the first person in the United States to receive a…
AI Could Help Prevent Half of Diabetes-Related Amputations in Pakistan, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence could play a major role in reducing diabetes-related amputations in Pakistan by detecting diabetic foot wounds at an…
Ottobock Introduces 3D-Printed Silicone Liner for More Personalized Prosthetic Fit
Ottobock has launched iconiq, a 3D-printed silicone prosthetic liner designed to provide more personalized fit and pressure distribution while reducing…
University of Melbourne Startup Develops Adjustable Lightweight 3D-printed Bionic Arm
A University of Melbourne startup is developing an adjustable bionic arm combining a lightweight 3D-printed hand, adaptable socket and magnetic…
Is 3D Printing the End of Traditional O&P?
I’ll never forget the look on two different patients’ faces, years apart, as they experienced two different realities of my…
Can 3D-Printed Orthotic Insoles shape the Future of Personalized Foot Care ?
In the evolving world of foot health and rehabilitation, 3D-printed orthotic insoles are emerging as a promising frontier — offering…
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Professional of the Week

Usman Ghani
Senior Orthotist Prosthetist , Dubai
Usman Ghani is an Orthotist & Prosthetist based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He holds an MSOP (UK) qualification and specializes in Pediatric Orthotics. As a faculty member at OPPAK Academy, he contributes to professional education and training in orthotics and prosthetics, supporting the development of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice in rehabilitation.
