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Prosthetics and orthotics are growing in demand, in part due to the aging population.

professions, such as nursing, which is creating tens of thou- sands of jobs. The projected surge in jobs in the prosthetist-orthotist pro- fession stems from the large baby-boomer population . This aging population will create an increasing need for orthotists and prosthetists because limb loss is most commonly seen among the geriatric population. Why? Because diabetes and cardiovascular disease, both prevalent among seniors, are the leading causes of limb loss. In addition, people are living longer as a result of advancements in medicine and technology. As a result, these older people will continue to need devices designed and fitted by orthotists and prosthetists, such as braces and orthopedic footwear, to help with movement and

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Orthotists & Prosthetists