prosthetic technology

As prosthetic devices are mechanical and/or electro-mechanical devices, technological advancements greatly influence prosthetic device development and improvement.



All Prosthetic component manufacturers have proactive R&D departments that work on constantly launching newly developed products, or updated and improved versions of existing products, that can improve an amputee’s function, mobility, safety or cosmetic expectations of a prosthesis.

Eugene Rossouw is very proactive about attending training courses, seminars and conferences both locally and internationally. On average, Eugene attends specialised training courses and certifications overseas twice yearly with the most renowned prosthetic device manufacturers. Eugene was a clinical prosthetic specialist for one of the leading international prosthetic manufacturers, OSSUR, for a period of six years working in Central Europe, East Europe, Russia, The Middle East, North Africa and South Africa. He gained invaluable experience and knowledge during this period.

To fit the majority of prosthetic devices by all manufacturers, no special certification or authorisation is needed other than being a registered Medical Orthotist & Prosthetist. However, many of the superior and advanced prosthetic devices need specialised training and certification or authorisation. These typically include myo-electronic arm devices (hands and elbows), bionic prosthetic knees and foot-ankle devices. Eugene is certified/authorised to fit all currently available products from the leading prosthetic device manufactures. Please follow link for relevant certifications/authorisations.

Eugene prescribes and fits prosthetic products of only the world’s leading prosthetic device manufacturers as listed below. He can prescribe and fit all of these companies’ products and is certified/authorised to fit all the mentioned feature products:

  • OTTOBOCK (Germany)

    Feature products:
    Dynamic Arm / Michelangelo Hand / 3E80 Knee / Kenevo Knee / C-Leg Knee / Genium Knee / Triton Smart Ankle

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  • OSSUR (Iceland)

    Feature products:
    Flex-Foot Range / Iceross Silicone Liner Range / Rheo Knee / Proprio Foot / Total Knee / Mauch Knee

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  • Medi (Germany)

    Feature products:
    Medi-Custom Liner Manufacturing / Medi Four-Seal Liner

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  • Endolite (UK)

    Feature products:
    Echelon Hydraulic Ankle-Foot

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  • RSL Steeper (UK)

    Feature products:
    Bebionic III Adult Hand / Bebionic III Small Hand

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  • Touch Bionics (UK)

    Feature products:
    i-Limb Ultra Revolution Hand / i-Limb Digits

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  • Fillauer Companies: Motion Control / Hosmer (USA)

    Feature products:
    Hosmer E2 Electronic Elbow / Utah Arm-Plus Elbow / Wave Sport Foot.

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  • Willowood (USA)

    Feature products:
    Alpha Liner Range

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  • Freedom Innovations (USA)

     
     

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  • Orthomobility (UK)

    Feature products:
    The VGK (Very Good Knee)

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  • RUSH FOOT (USA)

    Feature products:
    The Rush Foot

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  • College Park (USA)

    Feature products:
    Side Kicks Foot

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