Glossary
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