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        • Above-elbow prosthesis with DynamicArm
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      • How to choose and work with a prosthetist
      • Prosthetics 101
        • Top three ways to get the most out of your prosthesis
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        • About feet
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        • Keeping your leg on
        • Myoelectric prosthetics 101
        • What to consider when it's time for a new prosthetic knee
        • Wellness topics
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      • Ali's Genium story
      • Joe’s Genium story
      • Brad's Genium story
      • Matt's Genium story
      • Kevin’s Genium story
      • Vanessa’s Genium story
      • Hamed’s Genium story
      • Lisa’s C-Leg story
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      • Ellen’s C-Leg story
      • Kent’s C-Leg story
      • Carsten’s Harmony story
      • Quentin's Harmony story
      • Neil's Harmony story
      • Chandler’s Helix story
      • John’s fitness prosthesis story
      • Sherri’s DynamicArm story
      • Josh's DynamicArm story
      • Dale's Michelangelo story
      • Markus’ Michelangelo story
      • Sjaak's Michelangelo story
      • Axon Michelangelo
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    • Clinical symptoms
      • Multiple Sclerosis
      • Paralysis
      • Polio/post-polio
      • Spina bifida
      • Stroke
      • Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP)
      • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
      • Guillain-Barré syndrome
      • Isolated quadriceps weakness
      • Drop foot
      • Incomplete spinal cord injury
      • Traumatic brain injury
    • Osteoarthritis- less pain. More life.
      • Diagnosing knee osteoarthritis
      • Typical symptoms
      • What you can do
      • What causes osteoarthritis
      • What you need to know
      • Therapy and treatment
    • Success Stories
      • Christin’s C-Brace story
      • Kenneth's C-Brace story
      • Del's C-Brace story
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      • Lucia's C-Brace story
      • Jürgen’s WalkOn story
      • Henning's WalkOn story
      • Peter’s E-MAG story
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      • Invictus Games 2017
      • Passion for Paralympics
      • Fitness App for Amputees
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    Hamed’s Genium story

    As a prosthetist, Hamed knows the importance of an advanced prosthetic leg. He depends on the Genium prosthetic leg to keep up with his busy schedule.

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    Ali's Genium story

    With her Genium microprocessor knee, Ali continues to coach and compete in power lifting while also spending time on her art and on relaxing outdoors with her fiancé and her dog.

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    Josh's DynamicArm story

    With the DynamicArm above-elbow system, Josh continues his legal endeavors while also remaining highly involved in athletics.

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    Ellen’s C-Leg story

    As a medical social worker, Ellen's life gets hectic. Ellen's C-Leg prosthetic knee gives her the confidence and comfort to take on the challenges of her everyday life.

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    Sjaak's Michelangelo story

    With the Michelangelo prosthetic hand and its electrically-positionable thumb, seven grip types and an oval, flexible wrist, Sjaak is back to work—and about to get married.

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    Brad's Genium story

    As a prosthetist himself, Brad has a unique perspective when it comes to wearing Microprocessor controlled knees—and on living a rich, full life.

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    Matt's Genium story

    Dr. Matt Bradley is a general orthopedist whose incredible energy, along with the great support he's gotten from the Ottobock C-Leg and Genium prostheses, have helped make it all possible.

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    Sherri’s DynamicArm story

    Sherri doesn't slow down with her DynamicArm above-elbow system. She depends on her upper limb prosthesis to help in the activities she loves.

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    Andrew and the X3 waterproof prosthetic leg

    Even though he’s retired from the Air Force, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Andrew Lourake is still full speed ahead – in the air, on land and in water, thanks to the X3.

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    Quentin's Harmony story

    With the help of his Triton Harmony prosthesis, Quentin continues boxing while also spending much-valued time with his family.

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    Kevin’s Genium story

    As a police sergeant, Kevin uses the Genium microprocessor knee to keep up with his everyday tasks.

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    Markus’ Michelangelo story

    From bee-keeping to biking, Markus enjoys spending time outdoors. His Michelangelo below-elbow system helps him in his active lifestyle.

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    Neil's Harmony story

    Neil returns to serving his community as a volunteer firefighter with the help of his two Harmony below-knee prostheses.

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    Jon’s C-Leg story

    Jon‘s C-Leg prosthetic leg has helped him get back to his everyday life. His C-Leg microprocessor knee allows him to keep up with his family and his business.

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    John’s fitness prosthesis story

    From the running on the beach to sprinting on the track, John is able to stay in shape with his 3S80 Fitness Knee.

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    Vanessa’s Genium story

    When Vanessa is not working as a free-lance journalist, she is spending time outdoors and with friends and family. Her Genium prosthetic leg helps her stay active.

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    Lisa’s C-Leg story

    Lisa depends on her C-Leg prosthetic leg to keep up with her busy lifestyle. From counseling students to camping to gardening, Lisa doesn't slow down.

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    Kent’s C-Leg story

    An artist and graduate student, Kent depends on his C-Leg prosthetic leg to walk the steep slopes and busy streets of San Francisco.

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    Joe’s Genium story

    After a long battle with his insurance company, Joe was able to get the Genium microprocessor knee he needed in order to get back to work as an EMT.

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    Carsten’s Harmony story

    With his busy schedule, Carsten doesn’t have time to worry about mobility. With his Harmony below knee vacuum system he is able to run, climb, and sail.

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    Chandler’s Helix story

    See the difference the Helix Hip makes for Chandler and Bob, who walk (hike, ski and more) without worrying about stumbling.

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    Dale's Michelangelo story

    Dale discusses why the Michelangelo hand was the right choice for him. The Michelangelo hand has given Dale the confidence he needs everyday.

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    • Prosthetics
      Prosthetics
      • Lower limb prosthetics
        • Solution overview
          • X3 waterproof prosthetic leg
          • Taleo
          • Functional Cosmesis
          • Above-knee prosthesis with: Genium
          • Above-knee prosthesis with: C-Leg
          • Below-knee prosthesis with: Harmony
        • Know the difference
          • What is an IP rating?
          • Intuitive Stance explained
          • Stumble Recovery
          • Bilateral amputation
      • Upper limb prosthetics
        • Solution overview
          • Myo Plus
          • Above-elbow prosthesis with DynamicArm
          • bebionic hand
          • Electrohand 2000 children
          • Body-powered prosthetic solutions
          • Body-powered prosthetics
          • Myoelectric prosthetics
          • Pediatric prosthetics
          • Cosmetic solutions
          • Body harnesses
      • Info for new amputees
        • Information for lower limb amputees and their families
        • Information for upper limb amputees and their families
        • How to choose and work with a prosthetist
        • Prosthetics 101
          • Top three ways to get the most out of your prosthesis
          • Computer controlled knees
          • About feet
          • How liners work
          • Keeping your leg on
          • Myoelectric prosthetics 101
          • What to consider when it's time for a new prosthetic knee
          • Wellness topics
          • Fitness App for Amputees
        • Financial coverage
      • Success stories
        • Ali's Genium story
        • Joe’s Genium story
        • Brad's Genium story
        • Matt's Genium story
        • Kevin’s Genium story
        • Vanessa’s Genium story
        • Hamed’s Genium story
        • Lisa’s C-Leg story
        • Jon’s C-Leg story
        • Ellen’s C-Leg story
        • Kent’s C-Leg story
        • Carsten’s Harmony story
        • Quentin's Harmony story
        • Neil's Harmony story
        • Chandler’s Helix story
        • John’s fitness prosthesis story
        • Sherri’s DynamicArm story
        • Josh's DynamicArm story
        • Dale's Michelangelo story
        • Markus’ Michelangelo story
        • Sjaak's Michelangelo story
        • Axon Michelangelo
    • Orthotics
      Orthotics
      • Solution overview
        • Agilium Vantage
        • C-Brace
        • FreeWalk leg brace
        • WalkOn ankle brace
        • E-Mag Active
        • Agilium Freestep
        • Agilium Reactive
        • Malleo Sprint
        • Manu ComforT
        • Patella Pro
        • Epi Forsa Plus
        • WalkOn Reaction Junior
        • Epi Forsa Plus
        • Manu Nuerexa plus
        • Omo Nuerexa plus
      • Clinical symptoms
        • Multiple Sclerosis
        • Paralysis
        • Polio/post-polio
        • Spina bifida
        • Stroke
        • Infantile cerebral palsy (ICP)
        • Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
        • Guillain-Barré syndrome
        • Isolated quadriceps weakness
        • Drop foot
        • Incomplete spinal cord injury
        • Traumatic brain injury
      • Osteoarthritis- less pain. More life.
        • Diagnosing knee osteoarthritis
        • Typical symptoms
        • What you can do
        • What causes osteoarthritis
        • What you need to know
        • Therapy and treatment
      • Success Stories
        • Christin’s C-Brace story
        • Kenneth's C-Brace story
        • Del's C-Brace story
        • Karin's C-Brace story
        • Lucia's C-Brace story
        • Jürgen’s WalkOn story
        • Henning's WalkOn story
        • Peter’s E-MAG story
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      • History
        • 100 years of Ottobock
        • Milestones
        • Festival
      • Veterans
      • Fitness
        • Solution Overview
          • Challenger foot
          • 3S80 and Sprinter foot
          • Waterproof prosthetics
          • ProCarve
        • Invictus Games 2017
        • Passion for Paralympics
        • Fitness App for Amputees
      • #OttobockCares
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