OSTEOARTHRITIS ACTION ALLIANCE (OAAA) AND ÖSSUR PARTNER TO BRING MORE OA RESOURCES TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND PATIENTS

Irvine, CA., April 14, 2025 -- Össur, a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedic bracing and supports technologies, is increasing its role in supporting healthcare professionals and patients suffering from Osteoarthritis (OA) by partnering with the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) as a Gold Sponsor, the company announced today.

Osteoarthritis is the most commonly diagnosed form of arthritis, affecting an estimated 1 in 7 American adults. A pervasive, progressive medical condition, OA is one of the leading causes of pain and long-term disability, taking a debilitating toll on an estimated 595 million patients worldwide today, and with cases projected to increase by 75% by the year 2050[1].

Össur has been engaged in OA care for decades; its pioneering Unloader One® Knee Brace is considered the “gold standard” for noninvasive care of patients suffering from knee OA and backed by over 20 clinical and biomechanical studies demonstrating its efficacy.

“For over 50 years, Össur has been dedicated to improving people’s mobility with innovative solutions that help address the orthopaedic injuries and medical conditions that significantly impact patients’ quality of life,” said Christian Robinson, Össur’s President of the Americas and Global Bracing. “As the exclusive bracing sponsor of OAAA, we are now working together to ensure that even more people with OA have the access, skills and capacity to benefit from effective, proven interventions.”

Össur’s partnership with OAAA will include providing a comprehensive set of OACareTools to help healthcare professionals support their OA patients, including the latest clinical guidelines, functional assessments, and exercise recommendations. Össur also will be offering OAAA’s suite of patient education resources and a proprietary self-directed wellness program that will be made available free to all Össur Unloader users.

“We are pleased to be working with OAAA, which shares our commitment to helping patients’ mobility through its vision of creating a world where adults are not limited by OA,” Robinson said. “Together, we will be able to help even more people with OA live a life without limitations.”

About the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA)

The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance is a national public health coalition, comprised of more than 150 member organizations, that aims to reduce the burden of OA in the U.S. through dissemination of educational tools, resources, and health messaging to increase awareness for OA and to promote evidence-based prevention and management strategies. Injury prevention (e.g., sports injury prevention, falls prevention, etc.), weight management, physical activity, and self-management education are proven strategies for the prevention and management of OA and are major areas of focus of the OAAA. To learn more about the OAAA and how you can "Stand Up 2 OA," visit oaaction.unc.edu.

About Össur

Össur is a leading global provider of innovative prosthetics and bracing & supports that help people live a Life Without Limitations®. A recognized “Technology Pioneer”, Össur focuses on improving people’s mobility through the delivery of solutions that advance patient care. Significant investment in research and development has led to over 2,100 patents and numerous award-winning designs, renowned for advancing the Orthotic & Prosthetic (O&P) industry. Össur is part of Embla Medical (Nasdaq Copenhagen: EMBLA) www.ossur.com

[1] https://www.ajmc.com/view/new-projections-for-the-global-burden-of-osteoarthritis-through-2050