Prosthetics and orthotics has evolved over the years from a craft into a profession. Prosthetics is now defined as the science of external limb replacement and orthotics the science of external support of the limbs and torso. Technological advances, in conjunction with an increase in education and experience, have provided the knowledge necessary for the production of improved designs. Concurrent with the developments in the field of prosthetics and orthotics is advancement in objective
