Newsletter March 2026

The results from the prosthetist's core competence are now available, and work is being done to complete and process the data in a logical way. The purpose of the survey is to see what the prosthetists themselves consider to be the prosthetists' core competence, and thus look at which tasks the field believes can be delegated. As the situation is now, the orthopedic engineers have too many tasks, but many struggle to let go of some. At the same time, it is felt that tasks that are considered important are slipped away to other occupational groups. The survey is therefore an attempt to objectively look at which tasks we want to keep, which can be delegated, and what needs to be discussed further.

Attached is a pdf with a brief summary of the clearest findings. The traffic light system works in such a way that what is green can be delegated away and what is red is distinctly the task of the orthopedic engineer. It is not possible to conclude with the yellow in the middle, and we must continue to work on these topics. The survey will of course be presented at ORTOgether in November, but is also a document and basis for conversations with OVL and other stakeholders.

The kjernekompentanse.pdf of orthopedic surgeons

ORTOgether will be held 6-8 November at Lily Country Club at Kløfta Fagkonferanse NITO orthopedics. This is this year's happening and we have worked hard together with Notf to put together a broad enough program to reach most people, while maintaining the professional level. Konerance opens with Morten Goodwin, professor of artificial intelligence, who will tell us a little about AI in health. Of the other presentations, we can tempt you with Norway's first post.doc in orthopedic engineering, which will present research on how to promote activity in bone prosthesis users using sensor-based monitoring. At the same time, we will run a little back to basics and will have posts about wedges, the biomechanics of the foot, orthosis presentation and assessment of gait patterns and foot problems. We will hear experiences about pectus orthoses, the effect of building shoes on walking in children with CP, practical sewing of lycra and osseointegration on the thumb.

We also want to hear from larger and smaller projects from everyday life and can, among other things, tempt you with shift assignments that have gone across businesses and improvement of sleds for both pigging and downhill. A little on the side, we will look at technological development, needs and collaboration with new professional groups, so there should be something for everyone. ORTOgether ends with a bang with a post from Jon Reichelt who many know from Kompani Lauritzen, and we are really looking forward to it!    

Of course, we will also have plenty of time to talk to our suppliers and look at news, as well as participate in exciting workshops with new solutions and products. Of course, there will be time for networking, partying and fun, and maybe there will be a small theme for Get together this year as well?

The professional group is here for the members. If you have requests for professional events, ethical issues or other input, please contact our contact person in the secretariat, Evind Hegland.