Clinical Studies

Evidence-based innovation at Ottobock.

Patient with below knee leg prosthesis standing at parallel bars, rehabilitation team reviewing progress during prosthetic gait training session
Patient with below knee leg prosthesis standing at parallel bars, rehabilitation team reviewing progress during prosthetic gait training session
Patient with below knee leg prosthesis standing at parallel bars, rehabilitation team reviewing progress during prosthetic gait training session

Many Ottobock products went through clinical testing at leading international hospitals, rehabilitation centers and universities. They were investigated with respect to safety, performance, and patient benefits. Our clinical research follows rigorous scientific and ethical standards, generating evidence to support informed decision-making for healthcare professionals, researchers, and payors.

This section provides a structured overview of product specific clinical evidence. Clear and concise summaries highlight the major findings, faciliating fast and easy evidence-based evaluation.

Summaries.

Clinical study summaries deliver clear, structured insight into published research on Ottobock products. Each summary outlines the study’s objective, patient population, design, and key outcomes in a clear and accessible format.

For a broader perspective, a comprehensive overview table is provided. It organizes clinical publications by topic and shows which studies address specific areas. Individual study summaries further highlight the major findings and results clearly and simplified.

    Man with above knee leg prosthesis walking between parallel bars during gait training, physiotherapist supervising in a rehabilitation clinic
    Summaries

    Clinical studies in lower limb prosthetics


    Our summaries are available for download here.


    Our summaries are available for download here.

    Man with upper arm prosthesis during modern prosthetic fitting, technician explaining digital analysis on a tablet in a rehabilitation center
    Summaries

    Clinical studies in upper limb prosthetics


    Our summaries are available for download here.


    Our summaries are available for download here.

    Young girl wearing Exopulse suit working with therapist on a tablet during pediatric rehabilitation session
    Summaries

    Clinical studies in orthotics and neuromobility


    Our summaries are available for download here.


    Our summaries are available for download here.

E-Learning: Clinical Research.

This e-learning course is designed for everyone who wants to confidently navigate clinical evidence. It helps to familiarize with various instruments and terminologies such as key concepts, study designs, outcome measures, and commonly used outcome measures in clinical research.

Across five modules (approx. 2.5 hours), participants can fresh up their knowledge on types of clinical studies, outcome measures, how to read clinical data and how to use clinical evidence.

You want to know more?

Contact our Clinical Research team to receive summaries of our medical studies or to ask specific questions about individual trials. We are happy to provide further information, clarify study details, and support your scientific or clinical inquiries. Please complete the form below and our team will respond as soon as possible.

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    Digitalisation

    The future of orthopaedic technology

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    Values and culture

    People first

    Freedom of movement, quality of life and independence: this is what we strive for every day at Ottobock – human, reliable and inventive!

    Freedom of movement, quality of life and independence: this is what we strive for every day at Ottobock – human, reliable and inventive!

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