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Are artificial limbs procedures part of reconstructive surgery?
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Yes ; No: Part of reconstructive surgery, not necessarily a part of plastic ; reconstructive surgery. Orthotics is the speciality of artificial limbs. A plastic surgeon or hand surgeon may be called upon to prepare the limb for the proper fitting of an orthotic.
Answered 12/25/2013
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