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Orthotics and Prosthetics Specialists
Each year thousands of people lose limbs or suffer orthopedic impairment due to accident, injury or disease. Health care workers who specialize in prosthetics and orthotics (O&P) help these patients regain their mobility by providing them with artificial limbs and orthopedic braces, or orthoses. O&P practitioners perform a detailed assessment of each patient’s prosthetic or…
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Prosthetics and Orthotics
Thousands of patients lose or have trouble using their limbs because of accidents, disease, birth defects or other factors. Physicians prescribe orthotic braces or prosthetic devices to help them regain mobility. The device that a patient wears depends on his or her condition, but both orthotists and prosthetists work closely with patients to make sure…
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The Profession of Prosthetics and Orthotics
The profession of prosthetics and orthotics helps people whose lives have been impacted by limb loss or other disabilities. Professionals in the field help individuals get back their independence by evaluating and fitting custom-made appliances to restore function, mobility and confidence. The job includes analyzing, designing and manufacturing prosthetics and orthotics devices that help patients…