Individual prosthetic component selection can be tricky, especially when faced with reduced fee schedules, lengthy administrative requirements, and patients with widely varying sizes and shapes. In recent years we have seen an increase in patients who are exceeding the maximum weight for most typical prosthetic componentry and sockets.
We work hard to provide excellent, patient-centered prosthetic care, meeting every patient’s unique clinical needs—even when those needs demand more expensive materials. For heavier patients, durable titanium and other heavy-duty components are not a luxury; they are essential to long-term mobility, safety, and comfort. Yet reimbursement schedules have not kept pace with modern component costs, creating gaps that challenge providers who are committed to doing what’s right for patients.
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