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Want a quick list of the microprocessor feet/ankles currently on the market? For your convenience, this page shows you each of the options that we’ve reviewed, along with links to the full review.

Fillauer’s Raize Foot is a lightweight, low-profile microprocessor foot/ankle. Its microprocessor actively manages flexion resistance for a smoother rollover during the Stance Phase of the gait cycle. It also allows users to adjust heel height to accommodate different shoes.

With its 36.5 degrees range of motion, 4-axis kinematics, and automatically adjusted flexion resistance, the Ottobock Meridium Foot is yet another worthwhile option for those looking to upgrade to a microprocessor ankle/foot.

This price list is intended to give potential bionic users a general idea of the price for each bionic arm / hand currently on the market.

Ottobock’s Empower Ankle is a unique microprocessor ankle/foot that provides propulsive power in addition to automatically adjusting foot position and resistance.

Want a quick list of the current partial hand prosthesis options? For your convenience, this page shows you each of the options that we’ve reviewed, along with links to the full review.

Partial hand amputations account for nearly 2/3 of all upper limb amputations. Bionic partial hand prostheses are ideal for these situations, but they’re also very expensive. Hi-tech body-powered and ratcheting mechanical prostheses, by comparison, are much more affordable.

Based on the limited information we have, the Vincent Partial 3 seems to be a highly advanced bionic partial hand. It apparently includes an option for pressure sensors, which makes it unique among bionic partial hands.

Nearly 2/3 of upper limb amputations involve finger or partial hand loss. Ossur’s i-Digits line of products provides one of the few bionic options to meet this need. Based on i-Limb technology, i-Digits offers myoelectric control over anywhere from 1…

Ossur’s Proprio Foot was originally launched in 2006 and was the first microprocessor foot/ankle system on the market. It has since been updated multiple times and includes many of the advanced features found in other foot/ankle systems.

Blatchford’s Elan Foot is another worthy competitor in the microprocessor foot/ankle market. Its ability to automatically adjust both dorsiflexion and plantarflexion resistance on each step produces a smooth gait on many different types of terrain, including ramps, slopes, and stairs.

Freedom Innovation’s Kinnex is one of the most advanced microprocessor ankle/foot devices on the market. With a 30-degree range of motion, 3 sensors, and a sophisticated microprocessor, Kinnex automatically adjusts to changing terrain on each step.