Where to get a prosthetic toe in the USA

Type "prosthetic toe" into a search engine and you will find everything from medical journals to novelty shops. Here is how to cut through it and find the real thing: a registered clinician who fits genuinely custom silicone toes.

Who does this work

Custom silicone restorations sit at the intersection of clinical care and craft. In the US they are fitted by registered professionals, podiatrists, certified prosthetists, and therapists working in restorative prosthetics, who assess the foot, take the impression and colour match, and fit and sign off the finished device. BioDigit manufactures the devices and supplies these clinicians; the clinician remains responsible for your care.

What to look for (and avoid)

• Look for: in-person impression and colour matching, a clear itemised quote before work begins, honest advice about what a cosmetic device can and cannot do, a stated quality standard and remake policy.
• Be wary of: "custom" devices sold entirely online from a photograph, one-size-fits-most sleeves marketed as prostheses, and anyone who promises restored push-off strength from a cosmetic silicone toe.

BioDigit across the US

BioDigit works with registered clinicians in major US cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Miami, and the network is growing. If your city is not listed, the clinician finder is the fastest way to be connected with your nearest option.

Your first appointment

Expect a conversation, not a sales pitch: an examination of your foot, an honest description of what is achievable, and a firm price. Bring both feet (the healthy side is the sculpting reference), your questions about funding, our guides to US costs and insurance are useful preparation, and no obligation whatsoever.