K-Lvls + Recommended Prosth's

Question 1

K0

Answer 1

NON-Ambulatory

• Single-axis LOCKED knee
• SACH foot–Non articulating

Question 2

K1

Answer 2

Limtd/Unlimtd household (fixed cadence) ambulator

• Wt activated knee
• Single-Axis foot (adjust DF/PF)

SA foot allows 15deg PF, 5-7deg DF

Question 3

K2

Answer 3

Limtd Community ambulator (curbs, stairs, uneven surfaces)

• Wt. Activated Knee
• SAFE Foot (elastic keel–plantar bands, think inc tension heel strike- push-off), multi-axial (introduces INV/EV, rotation)

Question 4

K3

Answer 4

Unlimtd Community ambulator

• Wt activated/Hydraulic/Pneumatic knee
• Dynamic energy storing feet, flexfoot (also dynamic energy)

Question 5

K4

Answer 5

Athlete/Active person/any child

• C-leg/knee, ANY approp
• Dynamic energy storing foot/Flex foot, ANY approp.