Microprocessor knees (MPKs) have been the most studied prosthetic technology since their introduction to the field several decades ago. Due in large part to these clinical studies and the positive patient outcomes generally associated with MPKs, they have also become widely utilized, with Ottobock reporting over 70,000 global fittings of its C-Leg. As a profession, there is a set of expectations we have come to associate with MPKs with respect to constructs such as stability, mobility, and quality of life. This article summarizes those expectations and their origins and reviews the recent findings of the Outcomes Assessment and Dissemination (OASIS 1) manuscript with regard to the comparative efficacy associated with different types of MPKs in these important areas of performance.
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