Description
The various artificial replacements of body parts or limbs, which were lost during a trauma, disease or an accident.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 3 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Prosthetic-orthotics technicianProsthetic-orthotics technicians design, create, fit and repair supportive devices, such as braces, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances. Includes peopl…
- Prosthetist-orthotistProsthetist-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 …
Optional for
- 3D printing technician3D Printing technicians assist in the designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures. They may also provide 3D printing maintenance, check…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026