As any clinician can tell you, deciding which O&P device to recommend for a patient is multifaceted. Practitioners consider their own experience, research, the patients’ clinical presentation and personal preferences, new options, and payer reimbursement policies. In this issue we explore the myriad factors that impact O&P clinical decisions in the areas of microprocessor knees (MPKs), prosthetic selection for K2 ambulators, and O&P intervention for foot drop.
