Prosthetics and Orthotics
What is Prosthetics?
Prosthetics deals with the designing and fabrication of a replacement for a missing part of the body to make that part work well. The device made is known as prosthesis.
What is Orthotics?
Orthotics is concerned with the application and manufacture of devices which support or correct the function of a deformed limb
A prosthetist and orthotist does the assessment, designing, fabrication.
