What are Orthotics & Prosthetics?
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Medical Orthotist & Prosthetists
Medical orthotists & prosthetists (MOPs) are concerned with the design, manufacturing and fitting of splints, braces, surgical appliances (orthotics) and artificial limbs (prosthetics).
Orthotics
Orthotics refer to bracing or splints that provide support or correction of a limb or body part.
Prosthetics
Prosthetics refer to artificial limbs or devices that replace limbs or other body parts lost as a result of amputation