Choosing Feet Is Becoming More Difficult
A recent count of available prosthetic feet revealed more than 120 different designs. Although significant research has been conducted on gait analysis, energy consumption, and kinetic movement, very little quantitative research data has permeated to the clinical level that would aid the prosthetist in selecting a prosthetic foot for his or her patient. With the increasing number of designs promising an ever-widening spectrum of functions, the prosthetist faces an overwhelming number of decisions regarding prosthetic foot recommendations.
