Prosthetics

Prosthetics is a profession aligned to medicine. A prosthetist is the title of someone who works clinically within the profession.  The role of the prosthetist involves the prescription of appropriate prostheses and the care and rehabilitation of those who are without a limb or limbs.

A prosthesis in this context is an external body part replacement. For example someone who requires the surgical removal of their lower leg will require the services of a prosthetist.