In early November 2024, FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Hubert Egger was able to collect used limb prostheses in his homeland of South Tyrol at the headquarters of the regional rescue organization ‘Wei\u00dfes Kreuz’ in Bozen. These prostheses had been donated by the people of South Tyrol for Ukraine after the TV news program ‘Tagesschau’ on RAI S\u00fcdtirol reported on the collection initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am very impressed by the solidarity of the people in my homeland,\u201d says Egger. \u201cIn total, around 20 leg prostheses, including crutches, were accepted by the regional rescue organization, donated by the people of South Tyrol. I will initially take the prostheses to University of Applied Sciences of Upper Austria, where they will be sorted and prepared before being sent to Ukraine later this year. I thank the people of South Tyrol who spared no effort in bringing the limb prostheses to Bozen,\u201d emphasizes the medical technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are very pleased with the collaboration with Hubert Egger. His dedication and immense expertise are an important contribution to supporting the people in Ukraine,\u201d said Alexander Schmid, president of the regional rescue organization. Egger noted that it is particularly gratifying for him to be able to send prostheses from South Tyrol to Ukraine and thanked President Alexander Schmid, Director Ivo Bonamico, and Head of Communications Markus Trocker of the organization \u201cWei\u00dfes Kreuz\u201d for their valuable support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bombings, landmine explosions, and tank shells affect soldiers and civilians in Ukraine alike, often including children. Limb prostheses are urgently needed. Medical technician Egger conducts research and teaches at the Department of Medical Engineering at University of Applied Sciences of Upper Austria in the field of bionic prosthetics and launched the initiative “Help for Self-Help with Limb Prostheses” in December 2023. A significant number of used prostheses have already been sent to Ukraine through the AUVA (General Accident Insurance Institution). \u201cProstheses that the AUVA has once again facilitated for Ukraine this year are now being supplemented by prostheses from South Tyrol,\u201d explains Egger, emphasizing that both institutions serve as immense role models for him. \u201cThe importance of this initiative lies not only in the practical help it provides but also in the strong message it sends: In a world that is unfortunately increasingly characterized by conflicts and challenges, we can make a significant difference in the lives of people through joint efforts and sharing resources,\u201d Egger quotes Dr. Othmar Karas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Left: Direktor Dr. Ivo Bonamico, Right: Prof. Hubert Egger Links to related articles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.weisseskreuz.bz.it\/de\/media\/news\/prothesenfuerdieukraine–2-5446.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/prothetik.fh-linz.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9439-2-480x360.jpg\")
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Photo Source: Regional Rescue Organization “Wei\u00dfes Kreuz”<\/p>\n\n\n\n