Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Prosthetics & Orthotics

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Orthotics and prosthetics management is the evaluation, fabrication and custom fitting of artificial limbs and orthopedic braces. Prosthetists and orthotists deal with the assessment, diagnosis and management of the whole of the body. Prosthetists provide artificial limbs (prostheses) to people who have all or part of a natural limb missing. Orthotists provide supportive braces and splints (orthoses) to people with various conditions of the limbs or spine. Prosthetists and orthotists work with people of all ages and with different requirements.