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A Staffordshire University study has revealed a significant deficit in the number of prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and support workers in the UK.
<p>A Staffordshire University study has revealed a significant deficit in the number of prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and support workers in the UK.</p>
<p>The report by the <a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/research/centres-and-groups/centre-for-biomechanics-and-rehabilitation-technologies">Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies (CBRT)</a> is formally launched today, 6 November 2023.</p>
<p>This research, commissioned by the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO), found there are currently 631 orthotists and 295 prosthetists employed nationwide. However, an additional 142 to 477 prosthetists/orthotists are needed to meet World Health Organization standards of care.</p>