How do they match: Orthotists and Prosthetists

  • Orthotists and Prosthetists

  • Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist
  • Licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist

  • 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.
  • Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
  • Make and modify plaster casts of areas to be fitted with prostheses or orthoses to guide the device construction process.
  • Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.
  • Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.

  • Adjust prostheses or other assistive devices.
  • Design medical devices or appliances.
  • Fabricate medical devices.