Prosthetic-orthotic device materials

Description

The materials used to create prosthetic-orthotic devices such as polymers, thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather. In the choice of materials, attention must be paid to medical regulations, cost and biocompatibility.

Alternative labels

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Prosthetic-orthotic device materials is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Prosthetic-orthotics technician: Prosthetic-orthotics technicians design, create, fit and repair supportive devices, such as braces, joints, arch supports, and other surgical and medical appliances.

Optional knowledge

Prosthetic-orthotic device materials is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge 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. Prosthetic-orthotic device materials – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022