The environment for prosthetics-driven research has seen momentum and an increase in funding opportunities over the past five years. Advancements in power feet and knees, and the utilization of 3D printing have catapulted the industry into mainstream media. Healthcare policy efforts have also arrived in full force, demanding clear outcomes and metrics that correlate with cost expenditures. In healthcare’s shift to fee-for-value reimbursement, the O&P community is forced to justify the provision of prosthetic devices.
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