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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,…
P&O Community of Pakistan Mourns the Loss of Murad Ali
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Murad Ali, Prosthetist and Orthotist at CHRC, CHAL Foundation,…
ICPO 2027 Website Now Live: Pakistan’s First International Conference on Prosthetics and Orthotics
The official website for ICPO 2027 is now live. Pakistan’s first International Conference on Prosthetics and Orthotics will take place…
CM Sindh Visits Rotary Orthotics Prosthetic Centre Ahead of Sub-National Immunization Days (SNIDs) polio campaign
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the Rotary Artificial Limb Centre in Karachi, where he inspected free prosthetic…
University of Lahore Hosts Prosthetics & Orthotics Training Session for Gaza’s Visiting Medical Students
Fourth-year MBBS students from Gaza received hands-on exposure to prosthetic and orthotic devices in a specialized session at The University…
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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.
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