Paley European Institute doctors of EPOS conference in Vienna

Stump care following amputation is an important part of regaining mobility, preparing for prosthetic fitting, and preventing skin and functional complications. Proper hygiene, daily skin monitoring, edema management, correct limb positioning, and rehabilitation help create the conditions for proper healing and continued improvement. However, the course of treatment depends on the level of amputation, the reason for the procedure, the condition of the wound, and the treatment method used. […]

A high arch (pes cavus) is a deformity in which the longitudinal arch of the foot is excessively arched. The mere presence of a high arch does not always indicate a medical condition—for some people, it is simply a variation in foot structure that causes no symptoms. The problem arises when the increased arch is associated with abnormal weight distribution, pain, ankle instability, toe deformity, or […]

Aplasia is a developmental disorder in which a specific tissue, structure, or organ does not develop properly or does not reach full maturity. In orthopedics, this term may refer, among other things, to the underdevelopment or absence of a portion of a bone, a limb, a segment of a limb, or specific structures of the musculoskeletal system. The extent of the abnormalities varies widely—from minor underdevelopment of a single […]