While there are a wide variety of prosthetic foot options available, a 2005 survey shows that prosthetists choose from about five when fitting patients, and only consider others when none of those are appropriate.1 Despite the age of that survey, with well over 100 different types of prosthetic feet on the market, it can be difficult for a prosthetist to learn all the unique characteristics, including cost, design and materials, and pros and cons. Choosing from a limited selection may decrease reimbursement headaches, but is this in the best interest of the patient? It’s a conundrum that Josh Caputo, PhD, is seeking to address.
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