will AI replace prosthetists?

Your role sits in one of the safest corners right now. AI isn't automating prosthetist work because the core of what you do lives in the physical world. Fitting a device, testing it on a patient's body, adjusting for comfort and function, troubleshooting why something isn't working. These need your hands and your judgment. Job growth is solid at 13% over the next decade, which tracks with an aging population needing more prosthetics and orthotics. What makes you irreplaceable is exactly what takes years to master. You examine and measure patients to understand their specific needs. You design devices based on those measurements and a doctor's prescription. You fit, test, and adjust until the device actually works for that person's body and life. You teach patients how to use and care for what you've built. None of that moves into software. The only place AI might nibble is record-keeping, but that's admin work, not your core value. Your job isn't under pressure to transform. It's growing because demand is real and your expertise is hands-on. Stay current with new materials and design methods, but your role is secure as it is.