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What is the difference between orthotic and prosthetic shoes?
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Amputation: Prosthetics deal with replacing a missing part. Orthotics help to support an existing part, or help it to function better.
Answered 6/18/2015
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Transferrablity: An orthotic is an insert that is made to your foot to fit in your shoe and is usually able to be transferred to another shoe. A prosthetic shoe is made for a particular deformity such as a partial amputation of the foot and cannot be removed.
Answered 8/6/2012
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