Orthotics
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Related Terms
assistive device /technology, prosthesis, rehabilitation
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Scope Note
the field of medicine relating to orthopedic bracing and other corrective measures for body deformity and skeletal dysfunction; for thorough searching see RTs.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- Orthotics is the term used to describe the use of such an appliance.
- Prosthetics and orthotics is maturing as a professional activity and the growing importance of research has been recognised within the department by the encouragement of professionals wishing to conduct research leading to higher degrees.
- The typical starting salary for a graduate in prosthetics and orthotics is approximately 20,000.
- The prosthetist-orthotics is an integral member of the health care team with a clinical, technical, advisory and educational role.
- Information is provided about what prosthetics and orthotics is, the role of the prosthetist and orthotist, undergraduate courses, staff, research, and contact details.
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