Although its origins are many hundreds of years old, the field of prosthetics and orthotics still may only be coming into its own at the moment. And just like other medical specialities, who perform prosthetics and orthotics often employ a slightly more technical vocabulary relating to what they...

The field of prosthetics and orthotics is vast, both in the types of prosthesis available and their purposes. The field of prosthetics is also a rapidly expanding field in many countries. There are many debates on whether, in fact, prosthetics and orthotics help people to be more mobile or just...

 Prosthetics and orthotics are an expanding and dynamic allied health care profession. Orthotics involves the application of artificial limbs (metatarsal limbs) to improve the mobility and function of patients with limb deformity caused by a variety of conditions, including congenital, traumatic,...