ORTHOLAM

Introducing the IB-ER WINGED CARBON FOOT IN STOCK at a Great Price.

A multi-functional foot with a complete carbon fiber structure.
+/- 5 degrees Torsion of Pyramid.
+/- 10 degrees of Inversion and Eversion.
Multi-axial body.
Impact absorption by inner Plate.
Wide body width to increase ground stability.
3D-Printed rings.
Waterproof.
K3-K4.
Range in stock.

Read more - https://ortholam.co.za/product/ib-er-winged-carbon-foot/

Custom LimbArt Socket

Designed on request and sewn to size, this Custom LimbArt Sleeve came out beautifully on this BK Socket.

For a custom made LimbArt Laminationg Sleeve, contact us today !

For all ready made LimbArt Designs in stock, visit our website here - https://ortholam.co.za/prosthetic-limbart-sleeves-covers/

Young Amputee Cooking Star Serves Up Food for Thought

Amputee celebrity chefs are rare, but they’re out there. Emmy nominee Eduardo Garcia once graced Amplitude’s cover; Briony May Williams and Marc Elliott made it deep into recent seasons of The Great British Bakeoff; war photographer Giles Duley has a hugely successful side hustle as The One-Armed Chef; and Christine Yi has built a huge online following as a street-food connoisseur.

READ MORE:

https://livingwithamplitude.com/amputee-miles-platt-master-chef-junior/

Amputee Chef Miles Platt Serves Up Food for Thought Miles Platt occupies a special place within the exclusive club of amputee foodies, for one reason: He’s 11 years old. The congenital amputee competed on MasterChef Junior this spring for $100,000 in prize money.

IdeaStep Prefabricated Athletic Insoles

Non-slip cotton antibacterial face fabric.
Soft shock-absorbing rubber supports and provides comfort throughout the entire foot.
Durable and tough TPU ensures proper medial and lateral arch function.
Front and rear Poron pads on the bottom recover and absorb sports energy.

Read More - https://ortholam.co.za/product/ideastep-prefabricated-athletic-insoles/

Orthotic Insole Sheeting in stock.

See all insole and other sheeting on our website here - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/prosthetic-orthotic-materials/in-sole-material/

Introducing the DermaBond Lubricating Anti-Chafe Liquid Powder

For the effortless application of a suction socket or prosthetic liner.
Prevents chafing and friction.
No messy airborne powders that easily wash off.
Acts as a deodorant and will keep the skin cool, while absorbing perspiration during the day.
Glides on smooth and sets to a friction-free silky powder finish.
Antioxidant protection for healthy skin.
250ml Bottle, sold individually.
Manufactured in South Africa.

Read more - https://ortholam.co.za/product/dermabond-lubricating-anti-chafe-liquid-powder/

Transfer Paper

To cover thermoplastic material for orthoses.
100cm x 160cm

See all designs in stock - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/prosthetic-orthotic-materials/transfer-paper/

Ortholam Prosthetic Stump Socks, Sheaths & Shrinkers

View our wide range of stump socks, sheaths and shrinkers available in a variety of sizes, thicknesses and types.

See all our products on our website here - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/prosthetic-supplies/lower-extremity/prosthetic-sheaths-socks/

iWalk Hands Free Crutch

One universal, adjustable size.
Easy to assemble at home. No tools required.
Learning to iWALK is quick, easy and intuitive.
Almost anyone who can walk can iWALK.
Retain your independent lifestyle.
Hands free / Pain free total mobility.
Inexpensive and affordable.
The best mobility device available.
Easily go up or down stairs.
Multiple award winning product.
Temporary lower leg prosthetic that many Below Knee amputees use daily.

More info and videos - https://ortholam.co.za/product/iwalk-crutch/

IdeaStep Prefabricated Insoles Heat Moldable with Arch Support

Heat moldable insoles
Arch support
Semi-rigid orthotic arch support insole
Prevent and relieve plantar fasciitis

Read more - https://ortholam.co.za/product/ideastep-prefabricated-insoles-with-arch-support/

Stock up on a full range of Prosthetic Fabrication Supplies.

Click here to see all fabrication supplies available - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/prosthetic-lamination/

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Lego’s Amputee Character Put a Huge Smile on My Face

"I wish my little-girl self had an Autumn, though I know I would not have felt comfortable loving Autumn back then. I wanted to be seen for who I was, not the length of my arm, and I had to prove that was possible. But there were times when I was forced to reconcile my sense of self—I’m not different—with the reality of my physical appearance."

Read More - https://livingwithamplitude.com/lego-amputee-character-autumn/

Lego's Amputee Character Put a Huge Smile on My Face Growing up with congenital limb difference, I learned not to rely on external sources for validation. So my adult reaction to Autumn, Lego's new amputee character, came as a surprise.

We stock a wide range of prosthetic and orthotic components and consumables for your professional needs.

View our product range here - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/

IB PROSTHETIC MODULAR COMPONENTS AND ADAPTERS IN STOCK.

Request a copy of our price list today.

See all product info on our website here - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/prosthetic-supplies/lower-extremity/lower-extremity-components/

We now stock the Wave Silicone Liners !

In a full range of sizes, both cushion and locking liners.

Made from Medical Grade Silicone Material.

High adhesion between liner and the skin.

Seamless Fabric Cover.

3 mm uniform thickness.

2 different fabric covers has been used on outside. The fabric cover around the distal end has special “matrix” which prevents vertical stretch thus preventing a “pistoning movement”.

Perfect Pressure distribution.

Available in locking and cushion.

See more info here - https://ortholam.co.za/product/wave-silicone-locking-liner/

Our Terminator LimbArt sleeve design on a socket.

See all LimbArt designs available in the US here - https://www.ortholam.us/limbart-sleeves-covers

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Insole Sheeting and Other Materials - NEW IN STOCK TODAY

At Ortholam we stock a wide range of orthotic and
prosthetic sheeting in various thicknesses, designs and sheet sizes.

See all sheeting in stock on our website here - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/prosthetic-orthotic-materials/in-sole-material/

Have you tried our LimbArt Laminating Sleeves ?

• Used as a final beauty laminating sleeve in place of your regular perlon veil stockinette.
• Made from the finest quality Lycra material.
• Available in a variety of plain colours and fashionable graphic designs.

We also offer custom printed prosthetic sleeves by special order. Email us your graphic image file and we will have it printed onto the sleeve material and provide you with the finished sleeve in the required size.

More info - https://ortholam.co.za/prosthetic-limbart-sleeves-covers/

AI-based Prosthetic Socket Developed to Help Thigh Amputees

Read More - https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/979816

AI-based prosthetic socket developed to help thigh amputees The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (President Park Sang-jin, hereinafter referred to as KIMM), an institution under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Science and ICT, has succeeded in developing a smart, customizable prosthetic socket that automatically fills the socket with air upon d...

NEW TRANSFER PAPER DESIGNS IN STOCK

Click here to see all available - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/prosthetic-orthotic-materials/transfer-paper/

Bruce Kizerian: Inventor, Educator and Volunteer

Bruce’s fascinating history and attitude toward his own limb-loss is motivating and inspiring. “Don’t give up and try things even if you think it’s impossible”, Bruce remarked.

Read More: https://fillauer.com/bruce-kizerian-inventor-educator-and-volunteer/

Bruce Kizerian: Inventor, Educator and Volunteer | Fillauer LLC | Orthotics and Prosthetics Manufacturer I met Bruce at a Fillauer MyoU Course in Salt Lake City where he was involved as a transhumeral patient volunteer for the session. I was told he was ...

iWalk HANDS FREE Crutch

We now offer the iWalk Hands Free Crutch.

One universal, adjustable size.
Easy to assemble at home. No tools required.
Learning to iWALK is quick, easy and intuitive.
Almost anyone who can walk can iWALK.
Retain your independent lifestyle.
Hands free / Pain free total mobility.
Inexpensive and affordable.
The best mobility device available.
Easily go up or down stairs.
Multiple award winning product.
Temporary lower leg prosthetic that many Below Knee amputees use daily.

Click here for more information - https://ortholam.co.za/product/iwalk-crutch/

Graduate Student and amputee at UW Medicine has a Worldwide Vision for Prosthetics

https://keprtv.com/news/local/graduate-student-and-amputee-at-uw-medicine-has-a-worldwide-vision-for-prosthetics

Graduate Student and amputee at UW Medicine has a Worldwide Vision for Prosthetics April is wrapping up, and it's Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.The University of Washington School of Medicine is highlighting a Graduate Student,

Orthopaedic Bracing and Softgoods

At Ortholam we supply a wide variety of quality Orthopaedic Bracing and Softgoods, sourced and imported from reputable manufacturers globally.

Please get in touch to request a quotation.

Johns Hopkins engineering students develop gaming prostheses for amputees

https://hub.jhu.edu/2023/02/06/intersession-prosthesis-instrumentation/

Johns Hopkins engineering students develop gaming prostheses for amputees In three-week Prosthesis Instrumentation course, students build game controllers to enable transradial amputees to play Minecraft

Prosthetic & Orthotic Fabrication Materials for the O&P Professional

At Ortholam we stock a wide range of fabrication materials, prosthetic components, orthotic sheeting, consumables and more...

See our full range of products here - https://ortholam.co.za/product-category/ortholam-products/

These prosthetics break the mold with third thumbs, spikes, and superhero skins

https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/02/10/1067838/prosthetics-that-break-the-mold/?utm_campaign=Biweekly%20Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=249322919&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--dEmvAUAkr01X0_xlL0yNwji-cqNomXLtuEHveGfqSTWC3kygQ2ED8LXk7ZJ5PnemlPB44us4bb4RdUZStVw1sUIhKiA&utm_content=249324830&utm_source=hs_email

These prosthetics break the mold with third thumbs, spikes, and superhero skins Prosthetics designers are coming up with new ways to help people feel more comfortable in their own skin.

PROCHECK Blister Formable Diagnostic Check Socket Material

NOW IN STOCK.

Ideal for blister/drape forming of shortterm Diagnostic check sockets.

Good clarity, mechanical strength, excellent vacuum formability.

Physiologically safe with crystal clear optical transparency and a shrinkage factor of less than 1%.

Available in 400×400 sheets in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 20mm thicknesses.

READ MORE - https://ortholam.co.za/product/procheck-blister-formable-diagnostic-check-socket-material/

New Gait Model Adds Extra Kick to Prosthetic Tech

Powered knees, microprocessor joints, and lightweight materials have sharply reduced the energy cost of prosthetic legs. Yet even with those enhancements, amputees expend up to 40 percent more energy on every step than able-bodied ambulators.

https://livingwithamplitude.com/article/new-gait-model-prosthetic-technology-for-amputees/?utm_campaign=Biweekly%20Newsletters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=244834592&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ytaCjaZ5ofDTov1tMlxf2eAMbN7idGWe7zwfiFG_a3pbW74HRe95oV0x3wuePAWfii9B-ByXMVZNgbP2tjtvLNi-g3Q&utm_content=244518510&utm_source=hs_email

New Gait Model Could Improve Prosthetics for Amputees A new model of walking biomechanics may help engineers design more efficient, less taxing prosthetic devices for amputees.