- Best Prosthesis = Appropriate Prosthesis
- Componentry and style of the prosthesis must fit with the patient’s desires and functional goals
- Most appropriate componentry is not always the most expensive
- Comfort and tolerance of prosthetic use
- Overall pain management (both in and out of prosthesis)
- Cosmesis and satisfaction with cosmetic appearance
- Reliability and simplicity of the prosthesis vs.complexity and greater maintenance needs
- Functional abilities and satisfaction
- Return to vocational activities
- Return to recreational and sports activities
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- Functional evaluation
- Pre-prosthetic care
- Use of prosthetic components and materials
- Fabrication
- Harnessing
- Prosthetic training
- Documentation
- Billing
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