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