Academy Think Tank Round Table - Session One

The Academy Think Tank Round Table consists of four sessions, with topics curated by the Academy's President, designed to create space for collaborative problem-solving and forward-thinking clinical dialogue. 

Advancing K2 Prosthetic Care: Clinical Evidence and Responsible Innovation in MPK Use

Session One Description:

Join the Academy's President, Dr. Gerald Stark PhD MSEM CPOL FAAOP(D)  for a Roundtable discussion that convenes clinicians, researchers, and policy experts to explore the evolving role of microprocessor knees (MPKs) in K2-level prosthetic care. This 60-minute session fosters robust dialogue on emerging clinical evidence, CMS policy developments, and the ethical responsibilities of implementing advanced technologies. Participants will engage in meaningful discussion, review real-world data and patient outcomes, and examine strategies for responsible adoption, documentation, and advocacy.

Speakers

Moderator

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the clinical rationale for MPK use in K2-level patients, supported by emerging evidence and real-world outcomes.
2. Describe recent CMS policy clarifications regarding K2 and K3 classifications and how they affect clinical decision-making.
3. Identify appropriate outcome measures for tracking the effectiveness of MPKs in K2 transfemoral amputees, including second prosthesis rates.
4. Discuss strategies for responsible technology adoption, including avoiding overutilization and ensuring patient safety and benefit.
5. Apply clinical guidelines and documentation strategies from the roundtable to enhance decision-making in everyday practice.
6. Access and utilize key resources to inform practice and advocacy efforts.