As aging baby boomers contribute to the growth of the elderly population, the population of K2 ambulators also grows, increased by amputations due to vascular disease—and, consequently, the demand for fresh prosthetic solutions to keep them safely mobile. Such solutions may also include easier accessibility to higher technology prosthetic solutions that have previously been restricted by payers, and available only to K3 and K4 level ambulators. We asked O&P experts to share their insights regarding new options and future possibilities for this K2 demographic.
