Orthotics
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Orthotics is the branch of medicine that deals with orthosis and braces.
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Orthotists and prosthetists[edit | edit source]
Orthotists and prosthetists design and fabricate medical supportive devices and measure and fit patients for them.
Work Environment[edit | edit source]
Orthotists and prosthetists work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors’ offices, and hospitals. Most work full time.
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Becoming an Orthotist and Prosthetist[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
The median annual wage for orthotists and prosthetists was $70,190 in May 2020.
Job prospects[edit | edit source]
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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