prosthetists
Artificial limb specialists
Prosthetists are specialists who design, fabricate, and fit artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices for people who have lost body parts through amputation, injury, or congenital conditions.
They work with patients to customize devices for function and comfort: The prosthetist adjusted the socket on his new leg.
The field combines medical knowledge with engineering and craftsmanship.
Surgical limb removal
- residual limbExtremity portion remaining post-amputation
- patient assessmentSystematic health status review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
prescription · evaluation · wound healing · phantom limb · contracture · comorbidity · bilateral · congenital
Hollow receiving cavity
- fittingSuitable or proper
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- castingShaping through liquid form
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
lamination · measurement · adjustment · modification · thermoplastic · carbon fiber · resin · liner
Movement by walking
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
balance · coordination · strength · endurance · independence · weight shifting · stairs · ramps
Attestation of qualification
- CPONavy senior enlisted abbreviation
- ABCFirst three letters
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
licensure · continuing education · master's degree · practitioner · orthotist · scope of practice · clinical hours · board exam
Arm and hand together
- lower limbExtremity below the torso
- pediatricRelating to child medicine
- geriatricRelating to elderly care
- athleticPhysically strong and active
maxillofacial · breast · silicone · running · swimming · adaptive sports
Compact computing circuit
- bionicMechanically augmented human
- 3D printingCreating objects by depositing layers
- neuroprostheticsNerve-interfacing medical technology
- sensorInput-detecting device
powered · hydraulic · pneumatic · pattern recognition · Bluetooth
amputation
Surgical limb removal
- residual limbExtremity portion remaining post-amputation
- patient assessmentSystematic health status review
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
follow-up · prescription · evaluation · wound healing · phantom limb · contracture · comorbidity · bilateral · congenital · acquired
socket
Hollow receiving cavity
molding · lamination · measurement · adjustment · modification · thermoplastic · carbon fiber · resin · liner · suspension
ambulation
Movement by walking
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- mobilityCapacity for movement
adaptation · balance · coordination · strength · endurance · independence · weight shifting · stairs · ramps · uneven terrain
certification
Attestation of qualification
accreditation · licensure · continuing education · master's degree · practitioner · orthotist · scope of practice · clinical hours · board exam
upper limb
Arm and hand together
- lower limbExtremity below the torso
- pediatricRelating to child medicine
- geriatricRelating to elderly care
athletic · maxillofacial · breast · silicone · running · swimming · adaptive sports
microprocessor
Compact computing circuit
- bionicMechanically augmented human
- 3D printingCreating objects by depositing layers
- neuroprostheticsNerve-interfacing medical technology
sensor · powered · hydraulic · pneumatic · pattern recognition · Bluetooth