Orthotics

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Orthotics is the branch of medicine that deals with orthosis and braces.

Orthotic knee braces
Orthotic knee braces

Orthotists and prosthetists[edit]

Orthotists and prosthetists design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them.

Work Environment[edit]

Orthotists and prosthetists work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors’ offices, and hospitals. Most work full time.

A worker at the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise
A worker at the Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise

Becoming an Orthotist and Prosthetist[edit]

Orthotists and prosthetists need a master’s degree and certification. Both orthotists and prosthetists must complete a residency before they can be certified.

Compensation (US)[edit]

The median annual wage for orthotists and prosthetists was $70,190 in May 2020.

Job prospects[edit]

According to the BLS, employment of orthotists and prosthetists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

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