Prosthetic and orthotic is 4 years (8th semesters) Bachelor of Science degree affiliated with Khyber medical university. It is a worldwide recognized qualification in biomedical engineering. Orthotics is concerned with the design, fabrication, and fitting of braces, whereas prosthetics is concerned with the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial limb. An orthotist is a healthcare provider who makes and fits braces and splints (orthoses). These are designed for persons who require additional support for specific body segments. A prosthetist is a medical professional who creates and fits prosthetic limbs for people with disabilities (amputation). This includes artificial legs and arms for people who have had amputations due to cancer, diabetes, or injury. Starting with measurements or a cast of the patient’s affected limb or body part including spine, the prosthetist-orthotist selects the proper materials and components then manufacture, aligns, and fit the prosthesis or splint/brace to the patient in order to correct or minimize the individual’s impairment.

A well-trained prosthetist-orthotist must have a fundamental understanding of human biology, particularly functional anatomy and physiology, as well as biomechanical concepts in order to plan, align, and fit artificial limbs or braces. . In this course, student will learn anatomy of human body, pathology, physiology, biomechanics, material technology, clinical orthopedics. At the end of course student will be able to assess, diagnosed orthopedic related deformities and modern orthotic and prosthetic prescription techniques.

Prosthetist and orthotist work in private and Govt hospitals, private clinical setups, International non government organizations. Prosthetist and orthotist can also join institute and university as faculty members.