Orthotists and prosthetists help patients use damaged parts of their bodies or replace parts that patients have lost to accidents or illnesses. Orthotists fit braces to help support parts of the body or to correct malformations. Prosthetists fit artificial limbs.
They assess and prescribe the required orthosis or prosthesis as per the standards, orthotists and prosthetists carefully measure their patients and design braces or artificial limbs that suit the patients' specific needs.
Braces and artificial limbs are crafted from wood, steel, aluminum, leather, cloth, rubber, and plastic. Once the devices are made, orthotists or prosthetists fit them on their patients, often with the help of doctors and physical therapists. The team makes sure the devices work properly. Adjustments are made, if necessary.
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