Ukrainian medical professionals receive comprehensive training in the field of lower limb prosthetics: Össur

"Össur has been diligently supporting Ukrainian medical professionals and amputees in need since the beginning of the war in February 2022 and we are committed to contributing to the positive development of prosthetic care in the country," said Sveinn Sölvason, President and CEO of Össur. According to Sölvason, the number of amputees is increasing daily as a consequence of the ongoing war, and the need for trained specialists is also on the rise. "Joining forces with Protez Hub on this initiative is an important step in ensuring optimal clinical care for Ukrainian patients in need now and in the future."

"Össur has been diligently supporting Ukrainian medical professionals and amputees in need since the beginning of the war in February 2022 and we are committed to contributing to the positive development of prosthetic care in the country," said Sveinn Sölvason, President and CEO of Össur. According to Sölvason, the number of amputees is increasing daily as a consequence of the ongoing war, and the need for trained specialists is also on the rise. "Joining forces with Protez Hub on this initiative is an important step in ensuring optimal clinical care for Ukrainian patients in need now and in the future."

Protez Hub is one of the organizations in Ukraine spearheading educational efforts and championing the sustainable development of the limb prosthetics industry in Ukraine. The Ukrainian medical professionals who attended the course were also joined by three Ukrainian amputees who were provided with Össur prosthetic solutions.

"Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion Ukraine has seen an increased number of amputees and it was a relief to get much needed ongoing support from Össur since spring of 2022. We are fortunate to join forces with Össur yet again in order to bring sustainable change to Ukraine's prosthetics and rehabilitation industry through quality education. We are also grateful to the Swiss government for their support of this professional exchange as part of the War Trauma Rehabilitation Project," said Antonina Kumka of Protez Hub.

Contact:

Edda H. Geirsdottir
VP Corporate Communications
egeirsdottir@ossur.com 
+354 664 1055

 

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