Orthopedic technology

Orthopedic engineering is a cross-professional field that includes everything that is included in the development, service and delivery of orthopedic aids.

Orthopedic aids are defined in two main groups

• Prosthetics – defined as orthopedic aids intended to replace a missing body part.
• Orthoses (incl. orthopedic footwear) – defined as orthopedic aids intended to correct or preserve body structure or function.

Assistive technology refers to a wide range of aids, services, strategies and practices to solve problems for people with functional diversity. Orthopedic aids are covered by this term.

For children with physical ailments such as bodily misalignments, hypermobile joints or a body part with reduced function, the child's doctor refers to a supplier of orthopedic aids for further investigation and follow-up. 

What, who and how to get support?

Press here for an overview of what you can get in support for orthopedic aids, who can get it and how to apply for support.

Press here for an overview of suppliers of orthopedic aids with which NAV has a framework agreement in Norway.

Good to know

• Patient travel does not cover travel to the orthopedic workshop. Reimbursement for transport must be applied for through NAV.
• There are several large orthopedic engineering workshops in Norway, such as e.g. TOV and Sophies Minde, who have special expertise in orthopedic aids. For some children, it may be appropriate to get an assessment and investigation from them. You must talk to your follow-up doctor about this.

Legislation

Regulation

Circular

Appendix regarding special footwear