• Providing the best possible fitting solution for children with disabilities is still not a matter of course.

• Ottobock is expanding its range of prostheses to enable children with amputations and dysmelia to enjoy an independent and empowered life.

• The Maverick junior prosthetic foot is the perfect companion for children: It is robust, waterproof and lightweight. Thanks to the energy return of the fibreglass spring, children do not tire as quickly as with conventional prostheses, even after playing for a long time.

• With movido, the world’s smallest hydraulic knee joint, children learn to walk correctly with a prosthesis right from the start. Walking feels smooth and fluid, so they can have fun with friends without a care in the world.

Whether it’s climbing a jungle gym, riding a bike, playing tag in the schoolyard, or kicking a ball around on the football field. Children want to play with their friends – whether they have two healthy legs or a prosthesis. Children’s prostheses need to be functional, durable and flexible, and should also prepare them for the use of adult fitting solutions.

This is why medical technology company Ottobock is expanding its product portfolio for children with the Maverick junior prosthetic foot and the movido prosthetic knee joint.

“It is important to us that every child with a prosthesis has the opportunity to lead an active and independent life. With the new solutions, we are taking the next step towards a more inclusive future,” says Maximilian Schillig, Global Product Manager at Ottobock. “With movido and Maverick junior, every movement – be it kneeling, running or playing – is possible with ease.”

Nora can go anywhere with the world’s smallest hydraulic knee joint

Nora lives near Chemnitz in Germany and was born with dysmelia in her left leg. This means that her leg is too short to walk. The world’s smallest and lightest hydraulic knee joint, movido, can help. The prosthesis from Ottobock combines all the functions that the 6-year-old needs to explore the world outside: it adapts to Nora’s walking speed, allows her to kneel easily, and is robust, compact, and especially lightweight at just 250 grams. movido is available in two sizes and will “grow” with Nora, adapting to her level of activity until she is ready to move on to an adult prosthesis.

The hydraulic swing phase control in the knee joint results in a more physiological gait pattern. In this way, Nora learns how to walk correctly with a prosthesis from the start. The 6-year-old can keep up with her friends and is fully prepared for all sorts of activities – be it playing on the jungle gym, riding a scooter or playing in the field with her sisters.

Toni overcomes every obstacle with his fibreglass prosthetic foot

Robust, waterproof and suitable for walking on a variety of surfaces – be it grass, sand or gravel. These features make the Maverick junior prosthetic foot the perfect companion for Toni’s everyday life. The 8-year-old from Bavaria in Germany is full of energy. He loves playing football and tag with his friends.

Maverick junior is made of fibreglass, making the prosthesis particularly lightweight and flexible. Combined with the low build height, the prosthesis is comfortable and has a smooth rollover when walking.

This means that Toni can play longer and doesn't get tired as quickly as he did with his previous prosthetic feet.

The movido prosthetic knee joint and the Maverick junior prosthetic footfor children are now available worldwide.