introductory workshop entitled: Introduction to Prosthetics & Orthotics for First-Year Students

24/01/2026   Share :        
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he Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering organized an introductory workshop entitled: 🔹 Introduction to Prosthetics & Orthotics for First-Year Students The workshop was held under the supervision of Teaching Assistant Mohammed Habib Hussein. It was an interactive introductory workshop for first-year students, aiming to: Introduce students to the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics Clarify the difference between Prosthetics and Orthotics Present real models and images/videos of prosthetic devices Provide a simple explanation of the stages of prosthetic fabrication (Assessment – Design – Fabrication – Fitting) Workshop Themes: An overview of the specialty and its medical and humanitarian importance Types of prosthetic limbs (upper limb – lower limb) Common orthotic devices The role of the prosthetics and orthotics technician within the medical team