Is there such thing as a Prosthetic Surgeon?

Princess_Dad
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:58:45 +0000

NO. NOT in the US

prosthetic “installers” are usually technians who work at a prosthetic business either private or part of a hospital. It is an allied health field and there are several schools which are certified. Biomechanics is not part of the training of any that I know (except those who physically make new prosthetics to be fitted)

cf Membership - American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists;

That being said, there are “rehab” doctors who deal in rehab which includes limbs as well as neural, etc