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Glossary of Terms
ABC Certified Orthotist or Prosthetist
An allied health professional who has completed the necessary educational requirements and passed the examination prescribed by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc. (ABC).
Alloplastics
also Anaplastics, the discipline of restoring the body through life-like, realistic means.
Alloplastologist
also Anaplastologist, one who practices in Alloplastology.
Alloplastology
also Anaplastology, the art and science of restoring the body through life-like, realistic means.
CO
Certified Orthotist
CP
Certified Prosthetist
CPO
Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist
Orthoses
The plural of orthosis.
Orthosis
A customized appliance used to help straighten or help prevent a deformity.
Orthotics
The professional practice of providing orthopedic appliances or braces.
Orthotist
A professional health practitioner who provides orthotic services.
Pedorthic
The design, manufacture modification and fit of shoes and foot orthoses to alleviate problems caused by disease, congenital condition, overuse or injury.
Prostheses
The plural of prosthesis.
Prosthesis
A custom-designed artificial limb or body part.
Prosthetics
The professional practice of providing artificial limbs.
Prosthetist
A professional health practitioner who designs, creates and fits artificial limbs or body parts.
Prosthosis
A custom hybrid designed prosthetic incorporating a hinged portion of an orthotic device.