A Patient with a Hip Disarticulation Prosthesis Is Having Difficulty

A patient with a hip disarticulation prosthesis is having difficulty with toe clearance during the swing phase of gait.Which of the following prosthetic changes is MOST effective for eliminating this gait deviation?

A) Increasing friction in the knee
B) Lengthening of the prosthesis
C) Tightening the extension aid in the knee
D) Shortening of the prosthesis

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