How do they match: Orthotists and Prosthetists

  • Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
  • Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
  • Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.

  • Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
  • Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.