How we choose parts
Prosthetic brands and components we fit
The socket is made here for every patient. The knees, feet, liners and hands below it come from manufacturers around the world, and from dependable economy makers. We choose them for your limb, your activity and your budget, not for a partnership.
At a glance
- Socket
- Made here for every patient
- Parts
- Imported and economy ranges
- Ordering
- Ordered for each patient
- Relationship
- Independent of all manufacturers
Which prosthetic brands do you fit?
We fit parts from makers including Ottobock, Össur, Blatchford, Proteor, Fillauer, College Park, WillowWood, ALPS, Streifeneder, Trulife and Teh Lin, alongside dependable economy components. Each part is ordered for the patient. We are independent of all of them and are not an authorised dealer or partner of any manufacturer.
Written and checked by the clinical team at Prosthetic Professionals. Last reviewed October 2026. General information only; your own surgeon or doctor decides when a limb is ready for fitting.
The makers and what they are known for
A short guide to the names you will see when choosing parts.
| Maker | Based in | Known for | Typical price level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottobock | Germany | Microprocessor knees such as the C-Leg and Genium, feet, liners and upper limb systems | Mid to premium |
| Össur | Iceland | Iceross silicone liners, Pro-Flex feet and the Rheo microprocessor knee | Mid to premium |
| Blatchford | United Kingdom | Echelon hydraulic ankles and the Orion microprocessor knee | Mid to premium |
| Proteor | France | Feet and knees, including the Freedom Innovations and Rush ranges | Mid to premium |
| Fillauer | United States | Upper limb components, including Hosmer hooks and hands, and feet | Mid |
| College Park | United States | Multi-axial and energy-storing feet | Mid to premium |
| WillowWood | United States | Liners and suspension systems, and feet | Mid |
| ALPS | United States | Gel and silicone liners and sleeves | Mid |
| Streifeneder | Germany | Modular components, knees and adapters | Economy to mid |
| Trulife | Ireland | Feet and modular components | Economy to mid |
| Teh Lin | Taiwan | Modular knees, feet and adapters | Economy to mid |
Product names belong to their makers. Availability and prices of individual models change; we confirm them before ordering.
How we choose parts for you
Five questions decide almost every choice.
How do you walk?
Mostly at home, around the neighbourhood, or long distances on rough ground. Activity decides the foot and knee more than anything else.
How much do you weigh?
Every foot and knee has a weight limit. We choose parts rated for you with room to spare.
Where do you live?
Heat, dust, sand and water shorten the life of some parts. We favour ones that cope with your conditions.
Who will service it?
Simple parts can be repaired almost anywhere. Electronic knees may need to go back to the maker.
What is your budget?
We show you the step up in price at each level and what it changes, so you can stop where it makes sense.
What do you do each day?
Prayer, floor sitting, stairs, motorbikes, standing at work: daily life shapes the parts as much as the limb does.
Economy parts, honestly
Economy components from Asian makers have improved a great deal. For many people walking at home and in the neighbourhood, a well-made economy foot or knee on a well-fitted socket serves them well for years.
Where we draw the line is safety. We do not fit parts without a stated weight rating, and we do not use second-hand knees or feet unless they are the patient's own and pass a bench check.
Imported parts earn their price for active users, long distances, uneven ground and sport. If an imported part will not change your walking, we will tell you.
Parts you are likely to choose between
The decisions that make most of the difference to cost and comfort.
Questions about brands
Ask your own questionCan I ask for a specific brand?
Yes. If a brand you have used before suits your limb and activity, we can order it. We will also tell you if a different part would serve you better for the money.
How do I know a part is genuine?
We show you the part, its packaging and its serial number before it is fitted, and record the details in your prosthesis record.
Are you an authorised dealer for these brands?
No. We order parts for each patient and are independent of all manufacturers, which lets us choose whichever part suits you.
Do imported parts come with a warranty?
Most do, through the maker. We tell you the warranty terms for each part before you choose, and keep the paperwork with your record.
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Ask which parts suit you
Tell us how you walk, what you weigh and what you do each day, and send photos of the limb. We will suggest parts at two or three price levels.