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Reimbursements of an electronic knee

An electronic knee has many benefits for active people with an upper-limb amputation. Reimbursement or reimbursement of the electronically controlled prosthetic knee, also known as a microprocessor controlled knee (MCK), is a great benefit that upper leg prosthesis wearers can now enjoy!
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Blade prostheses for running at ACC

At Amputee Care Centre (ACC), we get a lot of questions about the possibilities of a blade prosthesis. The blade prosthesis is a type of leg prosthesis designed specifically for running (walking).
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Benelux first : first 3D printed bionic arm delivered

In Genk, Spronken Orthopaedics has delivered the first fully 3D printed bionic arm at its Amputee Care Center (ACC) in Belgium. A first for the Benelux.
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The possibilities of bionic prostheses at ACC

Bionic prostheses are one of the most groundbreaking developments in the world of orthopaedics in recent years. These prostheses are currently unrivalled in terms of functionality, comfort and control of the prosthesis.
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Applying for prosthesis reimbursement from Dutch health insurance

A frequently asked question we get at Amputee Care Center in Genk is whether our prostheses are reimbursed by Dutch health insurance companies. In the Netherlands, the reimbursement of prostheses is covered by the basic health insurance, with the type and extent of reimbursement depending on your coverage and additional insurances.
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Applying for reimbursement of a prosthesis from Belgian health insurance

A frequently asked question at the Amputee Care Centre in Genk is whether a prosthesis will be reimbursed or covered by the Belgian health insurance system.
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