Modify casts for prostheses

Fabricate and fit casts for prostheses for patients with partial or total absence of limb; measure, model and produce casts for prostheses and evaluate their fit on the patient.

modify and assess casts
perform and evaluate cast modifications
assess cast
evaluate cast
perform and evaluate cast modification
evaluate fit of casts
execute and evaluate cast modification

skill/competence

occupation-specific

Modify casts for prostheses is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Modify casts for prostheses is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Prosthetist-orthotist: Prosthetist-orthotists design and custom fit prostheses and orthoses for individuals who are missing a limb from accident, disease or congenital conditions or for individuals who have impairments, deficiences or weaknesses due to injury, pathology or congenital malformation. They mix patient care with the design and fabrication of these devices to address their patients’ needs.

References

1. Modify casts for prostheses – ESCO