--- title: Prosthetics and Orthotics description: Prosthetics and orthotics covers the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial limbs and supportive devices. Learners will understand biomechanics, material science, and patient assessment techniques used to restore mobility and improve physical function. category: health-medicine subcategory: medical-technology difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/prosthetics-and-orthotics --- # Prosthetics and Orthotics Prosthetics and orthotics covers the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial limbs and supportive devices. Learners will understand biomechanics, material science, and patient assessment techniques used to restore mobility and improve physical function. ## Available Resources 3 Books • 5 Websites ## Websites ### 1. AAOP Professional society site for orthotists and prosthetists, hosting clinical practice guidelines, continuing education, the annual meeting programme, and the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Useful for tracking accepted clinical standards and current research in the field. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.aaop.org **Tags:** prosthetics, orthotics, clinical-guidelines, professional-body, continuing-education ### 2. O&P Library Digital archive from the Digital Resource Foundation holding full runs of journals such as Orthotics and Prosthetics, Artificial Limbs, and Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics. Gives free access to decades of primary literature on device design and fitting. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.oandplibrary.org **Tags:** prosthetics, orthotics, journal-archive, open-access, clinical-research ### 3. aopa.org AOPA.org is the website of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, offering professional education, standards, advocacy, and industry resources for prosthetics and orthotics. It also features news, events, and tools for clinicians and students to stay current in the field. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://aopa.org **Tags:** websites, health-medicine, medical-technology ### 4. ispoint.org ISPoint.org is an educational resource hub for prosthetics and orthotics. It offers articles, case studies, training materials, and professional resources to support learning and practice in the field. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://ispoint.org **Tags:** websites, health-medicine, medical-technology ### 5. opedge.com OPEdge is a news and resource hub for orthotics and prosthetics professionals, offering industry news, clinical articles and case studies, product information, and educational webinars and events. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://opedge.com **Tags:** websites, health-medicine, medical-technology ## Books ### 1. Prosthetics and Orthotics: Lower Limb and Spine **Author:** Ron Seymour A physical therapy textbook on lower-limb and spinal devices, covering biomechanics, gait deviation analysis, materials, and prescription decisions. Case studies and lab activities build the reasoning needed to evaluate patients and justify a device choice clinically. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0781728541?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, health-medicine, medical-technology ### 2. Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation **Author:** Kevin K. Chui, Milagros Jorge, Sheng-Che Yen, Michelle M. Lusardi Fourth-edition Elsevier textbook in three parts: foundations of orthotic and prosthetic science, clinical application across typical and special populations, and amputation with prosthetic limb management. Case studies connect device selection to patient evaluation and rehabilitation planning. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323609139?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, health-medicine, medical-technology ### 3. Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices **Author:** Joseph B. Webster, Douglas P. Murphy Illustrated clinical reference organized by body region, from spinal and upper-limb orthoses to assistive technology. The fifth edition adds 3D printing, functional electrical stimulation, sensors, and brain-computer interfaces, helping clinicians match a device to a specific functional deficit. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323483232?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, health-medicine, medical-technology --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/prosthetics-and-orthotics