Prosthetist

Prosthetist

Prosthetist: A medical professional who assesses people for limb replacement.

Diseases or Medical Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Prosthetist:

The following list of diseases or medical conditions are some (but not all) of the medical issues that may be treated by Prosthetist (medical specialist) or where a Prosthetist may be involved:

• Amputations
• Injuries
• Diabetes
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Ischemic limb
• Fractures

Medical Tests Performed or Analyzed by Prosthetist

The following list of medical tests or medical diagnostic procedures are some (but not all) that may be performed, prescribed or diagnosed by Prosthetist, ordered by Prosthetist, or where a Prosthetist may be involved in such tests:

• Physical examination
• Computer and video technology analysis of gait
• Cinematic measurements

Medical treatments of Prosthetist

The following list of medical treatments or medical procedures are some (but not all) of the treatment activities that may be performed by Prosthetist, ordered by Prosthetist, or where a Prosthetist may be involved in such treatments:

• Evaluate patients
• Observe patients
• Fit prosthesis
• Critique prosthesis
• Adjust prosthesis
• Select appropriate materials for prosthesis
• Provide follow-up
• Assist surgeons in pre-surgical planning
• Advise on care of prosthesis
• Wrist disarticulation prosthesis
• Below elbow prosthesis
• Above elbow prosthesis
• Shoulder disarticulation prosthesis
• Partial foot prosthesis
• Symes prosthesis
• Below knee prosthesis
• Above knee prosthesis
• Hip disarticulation prosthesis