Research priorities
9.1	Identify the best noninvasive test to predict the optimal level of amputation with respect to primary healing.
9.2	Determine whether the primary healing rates, postprocedure mobility with prosthesis, and quality of life data justify a TKA over an AKA.
9.3	Investigate whether there is a difference in stump healing between the skew flap, long posterior flap, and equal anterior and posterior flap techniques of BKA.
9.4	Investigate whether the quality of life after partial foot amputations is inferior to or even better than after BKA or AKA.
9.5	Determine the optimal early prosthesis fitting and rehabilitation strategies for independent ambulation.