All Things Prosthetics and Orthotics
This site is for all things orthotics and prosthetics. I'll include links to major manufacturers, amputee support groups, and clinicians who go above and beyond what they were trained to do.
In medicine, a prosthesis is an artificial extension that replaces a missing body part. Prosthetics are typically used to replace parts lost by injury (traumatic) or missing from birth (congenital) or to supplement defective body parts.
Orthotics is the medical field concerned with the application and manufacture of orthoses, devices which support or correct the function of a limb or the torso.
The Field
If you're new to the field of orthotics and prosthetics, it can be very eye opening. Obviously if you're an amputee, everything about the field is confusing and interesting. As a technician or clinician, you may be puzzled by some of the seemingly uncaring actions of your fellow workers. I'm here to help you navigate and find your direction whether you are a worker or patient.It's a fascinating field and will continue to develop as the years go by. New products and techniques are being discovered daily!
O&P Books
Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spine
Amazon Price: $60.76 (as of 10/06/2008)
Atlas Of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles
Amazon Price: $196.43 (as of 10/06/2008)
Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation
Amazon Price: $78.02 (as of 10/06/2008)
Functional Restoration of Adults and Children With Upper Extremity Amputation
Amazon Price: $128.00 (as of 10/06/2008)
Prosthetics Videos
Prosthetics and Orthotics on Google
Orthotics videos
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Helpful Links
- BioConcepts
- Tom Gavin, owner of BioConcepts, is the best at manufacturing and fitting spinal orthotics, bar none.
- OandP.com - General resource for the O&P field
- There's a little bit of everything at this site.
- Prosthetic Outreach Foundation
- "Helping the developing world walk again"
- First Bid OPAF
- A live and silent auction to benefit the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistance Fund
- Prosthetics on Squidoo
- Lengthy list of Prosthetics suppliers and manufacturers
- AOPA
- American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association
So you want to be a Prosthetist or Orthotist (or both!)
If you only want to make limb and braces, you can go the route of a Technician.
If however you wanted to fit the limbs and braces, and become more advanced in the field, then the Practitioner track is for you.
Here are a couple of links that will help you:
California State University, Dominguez Hills - Baccaluareate and Certificate Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics
Century College - Certificate Program in Orthotics and Prosthetics
East Michigan University - Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics (MSOP) and Graduate Certificate Programs
Newington Certificate Program in Orthotics & Prosthetics
Northwestern University's Prosthetic-Orthotic Center
University of Salford
Northeast Center for Special Care
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