How do they match: Orthotists and Prosthetists

  • Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

  • Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.
  • Construct and fabricate appliances, or supervise others constructing the appliances.
  • Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
  • Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.
  • Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
  • Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.

  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Design medical devices or appliances.
  • Present medical research reports.