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Overview of Prosthetic Feet and Ankles

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Generic Class Foot
Basic Function
Primary Indication
Major Advantages
Chief Limitations
Single axis   Simplicity   Limited ambulation or max durability required   Inexpensive, durable   Rigid forefoot, no energy return  
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SACH   Rapid foot flat   To enhance knee stability   Biomechanical stability in early stance   Abrupt dorsiflexion stop increases knee hyperextension moment; weight; maintenance; cost  
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Multiaxial   Hindfoot inversion/eversion; internal/external rotation   To accomodate uneven surfaces   Reduces stress on skin and prosthesis   Weight; maintenance; cost  
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Flexible keel   Smooth easy rollover   To make ambulation easier   Comfortable, reliable   Limited push off; cost  
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Dynamic response   Dynamic push off   To increase activity level   Subjective sense of dynamic responsiveness   Cost  
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