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Custom-Made vs. Prefabricated Assistive Technology Devices: Everything You Need to Know

Custom-Made vs. Prefabricated Assistive Technology Devices: Everything You Need to Know

Assistive technology devices are clinical interventions, not accessories. This article explains the real differences between custom-made and prefabricated devices, their appropriate use, and why professional oversight is essential for safe, effective rehabilitation.

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The Invisible Professional: Why Orthopaedic Technologists Remain Under-Recognized in Kenya’s Health System

The Invisible Professional: Why Orthopaedic Technologists Remain Under-Recognized in Kenya’s Health System

Despite playing a critical role in restoring mobility, dignity, and independence, Orthopaedic Technologists remain largely invisible in Kenya’s health system. This article examines why—and the cost of that invisibility.

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Rehabilitation: Medicine’s Forgotten Stepchild

Rehabilitation: Medicine’s Forgotten Stepchild

Rehabilitation remains one of the most neglected pillars of healthcare in Kenya and East Africa. This article examines why rehab is sidelined, what it is costing the country, and why it must be treated as a core medical imperative.

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