Prosthetic foot
A prosthetic foot is the part of an artificial leg that contacts the ground and replaces the function of the foot and ankle. It is used in lower limb prostheses fitted by prosthetists in clinics, rehabilitation centres and humanitarian programmes.
Common types
- SACH foot: a solid ankle cushion heel foot with no moving parts, simple and low cost.
- Single axis foot: an ankle joint that lets the foot move up and down.
- Multi-axial foot: allows movement in several directions for uneven ground.
- Carbon fibre energy-storing foot: a spring keel that returns energy for more active users.
- Hydraulic ankle foot: a hydraulic unit that adjusts to slopes and walking speed.
What to tell us when you ask for a quotation
- Foot type and the user's activity level
- Foot size range, heel height and left or right version
- Maximum user weight and build height
- Connection type (pyramid or bolt) and foot shell or cosmetic cover
- Waterproof rating, if needed
- Quantity, destination country and the delivery terms you want (for example EXW, FOB or CIF).
Documents to ask for
Buyers usually ask for CE marking under the EU MDR or local registration, ISO 13485 for the maker, and ISO 10328 or ISO 22675 structural test reports.
Certificates and registrations belong to the product and its manufacturer. We check them with you against the rules of your market before any order.
Which foot suits a first-time user?
It depends on the user's activity level and the prosthetist's assessment. Simple feet such as SACH or single axis are often used for lower activity users, while energy-storing feet suit people who walk longer distances or at varied speeds.
Send us the specification and quantity. We compare manufacturers in China and reply with options, lead times and the documents that come with each product. NJMC sources and checks; it does not manufacture.