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New Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Opens at Strathclyde’s National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics
As the CSC launches its new Commonwealth Fellowship Programme for 2026/27, the University of Strathclyde is offering an 8-week Professional…
ISPO Opens Applications for 2027 World Congress Participation Grants
ISPO has opened applications for Participation Grants supporting the 2027 World Congress in Bangkok. Eligible members from low- and middle-income…
PPAF Partners with PIRS Islamabad and PIDS to Strengthen Prosthetics & Orthotics Skills in Balochistan
PPAF has signed an MoU with PIRS Islamabad and PIDS to strengthen Prosthetics and Orthotics skills development in Balochistan. Ten…
Qatar Charity Supports Prosthetic Rehabilitation for Gaza Children in Jordan
Qatar Charity is supporting a rehabilitation and prosthetic limb fitting project in Jordan for children from Gaza who have undergone…
UAE Floating Hospital Provides Prosthetic Limbs to 51 Palestinian Amputees
The UAE’s floating hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, has fitted prosthetic limbs for 51 Palestinian amputees through the Step of…
AHPC Lists Universities Offering Orthotics & Prosthetics Programs in Pakistan
The AHPC list of compliant institutes identifies five universities and institutes offering Orthotics & Prosthetics or Prosthetics & Orthotics programs,…
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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…
Revolutionary SoftFoot Pro Mimics Human Foot, Transforming Lives for Amputees
GENOA, Italy — Imagine navigating a rocky trail, climbing stairs, or simply bending down to tie your shoe with a…
Revolutionary Agilik Smart Orthosis Enhances Mobility
A groundbreaking mobility solution, the Agilik smart orthosis, offers new hope for children and adults with neuromuscular conditions affecting their…
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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.
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