The Story of Marian

New Boundaries

Skier in full ski clothing holding skis in his left hand and standing in front of a dark background.
Introduction

Meet our user

No matter if it's about prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, or exoskeletons - at Ottobock, the people receiving support are at the heart of what we do. Learn how our solutions have empowered our user them to live an active and independent life.

Prosthetics
    Skier in full ski clothing holding skis in his left hand and standing in front of a dark background.
    The Story of Marian

    New Boundaries

    Discover Marian's incredible journey as he conquers unbeatable boundaries and finds his true strength. Join us as he scales the highest peaks of his limits following his ski accident and uncovers the truth about human resilience after amputation and the relentless pursuit of happiness. Marian's story will touch your heart, uplift your soul, and remind you that remarkable victories often arise from the most challenging battles.

    Discover Marian's incredible journey as he conquers unbeatable boundaries and finds his true strength. Join us as he scales the highest peaks of his limits following his ski accident and uncovers the truth about human resilience after amputation and the relentless pursuit of happiness. Marian's story will touch your heart, uplift your soul, and remind you that remarkable victories often arise from the most challenging battles.

    Lina mit bebionic Handprothese und Silikonüberzug
    Active and creative with an arm prosthesis

    Lina with her bebionic hand prosthesis

    Lina was diagnosed with a tumour near her wrist when she was 17 years old. The lab analysis showed that she had a spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of tumour that primarily occurs in children. Lina underwent a number of courses of chemotherapy and radiation, but nothing worked. So she and the doctors treating her finally made the decision to amputate her entire hand and parts of her forearm below the elbow. “After everything that had happened to me up until then, that was the biggest shock. I simply couldn’t imagine life without my right hand,” Lina says. “I suddenly realised that I would never have two hands again.”

    Lina was diagnosed with a tumour near her wrist when she was 17 years old. The lab analysis showed that she had a spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare type of tumour that primarily occurs in children. Lina underwent a number of courses of chemotherapy and radiation, but nothing worked. So she and the doctors treating her finally made the decision to amputate her entire hand and parts of her forearm below the elbow. “After everything that had happened to me up until then, that was the biggest shock. I simply couldn’t imagine life without my right hand,” Lina says. “I suddenly realised that I would never have two hands again.”

Kids
Emilia is sitting in her Kimba buggy
Emilia's Story

Emilia's everyday life is varied and relaxed

Custom-made orthotics give Emilia additional stability and improve her overall statics through the stretching effect. Ideally, she should wear them 23 hours a day to take advantage of the combination of stretching effect and inhibition of the spastic pattern. Every beginning is difficult. Currently, she is still practicing wearing it, and the wearing time is getting longer every day. "For any parent, the first step is very special. For us, it was a great feeling to see that our little sunshine has the necessary stability to take guided steps thanks to orthotics," says Andreas.

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