O&P (Orthotics and Prosthetics) profession

Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) is a healthcare specialty focused on designing, fabricating, and fitting devices that support or replace the function and appearance of limbs and joints. Orthotists create devices like braces and supports to assist with mobility and stability, while prosthetists develop artificial limbs for individuals who have lost limbs. The profession combines medical knowledge with engineering skills to improve patients’ quality of life, mobility, and comfort through customized solutions. O&P professionals collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure devices fit well, function properly, and meet each patient's unique needs.