The orthotist/prosthetist interacts with physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and caregivers in various clinical settings: rehabilitation Medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, vascular care, podiatry, oncology, etc. The work includes complex patient analysis; assessment for indications/contra-indications to be discussed with the physician/provider to develop a treatment plan; consideration of new technology in designing devices to treat a wide range of complex conditions.
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