URGENT: prosthetic knees

URGENT: prosthetic knees

Kevin Warner

10/24/2000

I am trying to conduct a general survey of your choices in prosthetic knees based on single axis vs. polycentric/multicentric. In light of recent advances in technology I find that when helping a client choose a prosthetic knee that suits their particular needs, a multicentric knee is being chosen more and more frequently. I know there are many different types and makes out there and some with stance flexion, some hydraulic, some pneumatic etc.. In general, do you as practitioners use many polycentric/multicentric knees in your practice? If so, which ones do you use, and why? What criteria do you employ in the decision making process? I feel that the knees available today exceed the standard set years ago about polycentric knees only being for knee disartic's and require more maintenance. I would appreciate your thoughts on the subject and will post replies. Names withheld on request.
Kevin Warner CP
Lloyd-Silber Orthopedics
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