Heritage Medical Equipment, LLC

New Neoprene Knee Brace

New from Bird and Cronin - the HKO: Hinged Knee Orthotic.  This anterior closure perforated neoprene knee brace is priced right.  $34.95.  Really?  Yes, really.

Covered hinges for sports, open popliteal to eliminate bunching behind the knee, perforated material for breathability....why keep supporting manufacturers that compete against you?

• HKO Information
• Hinged Braces

 

 

L-0627 Back Braces - What braces will get reimbursed?

With so many L-Codes and so so many prefabricated back braces, how does a practitioner know what braces will get reimbursed, and what braces will work best for which types of patients?

L-0627 is one of the more common L-Codes for prefabricated back braces.  It reads, 

"Lumbar orthosis, sagittal control, with rigid anterior and posterior panels, posterior extends from L-1 to L-5 vertebra, produces intracavitary pressure to reduce load on the intervertebral discs, includes straps, closures, may include padding, shoulder straps, pendulous abdomen design, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment".

This is a safe L-Code to use for many lower lumbar pathologies.  Here is a list of L-0627 back braces.  All of the lumbar supports are approved by CMS for L-0627 and have PDAC letters behind them.  

Heritage Medical is a manufacturer's representative for both Cybertech and Hope Orhopedic.  We offer the lowest prices available.  Buying from us is the same as  buying directly from the manufacturer.  We do not buy and resell products.  Heritage Medical will match or beat the price of most L-0627 back braces on the market.  Contact us and see for yourself. 

Merger! Townsend and BioQuest - Great Together

 

Like "peanut butter & jelly" or "orthotics & prosthetics", some things just go together.  Townsend Design, an industry leader in the manufacturing of custom and off-the-shelf knee braces, recently announced their partial ownership and full management of BioQuest Prosthetics, the manufacturer of the PerfectStride and BioStride series of prosthetic feet.

Townsend CEO, Rick Riley, will be taking the helm for BioQuest.  He is excited about the two companies coming together and the new products in the bags of his sales force.  Riley recently said, "...the mechanical platform for the new feet have been developed and tested over the past 18 months...the BioStride series will be stronger, lighter, and more responsive".  Three new feet comprising the BioStride series will be released to market this week.

The O&P industry should stop and take notice of the BioQuest and Townsend merger.  With new products and a new business model they will take market share from their competitors.  

 

Townsend Design Launches New Knee Brace for Osteoarthritis

Introducing the Uni-Reliever.  Townsend's new single upright knee brace for osteoarthritis.  This knee brace is constructed of aircraft aluminum and is indicated for patients with mild to moderate unicompartmental osteoarthritis.  

The Uni-Reliever features an adjustable force buttress that provides a comfortable counter-force just above the knee joint.  Correction can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the anterior and/or posterior strap.

This knee brace can be ordered as an off-the-shelf model, a custom knee orthotic, or customized from measurements.  L-1844 or L-1843 are the codes depending if you go custom or off-the-shelf.

Anti-migration strap padding comes standard on all models.  Aluminum shells make it easy to mold in the field, and also make it inexpensive.  Try one!

 

• UniReliever Information

 

 

Custom Wrist Brace

 

 

The Duramold custom wrist brace is indicated for patients requiring a high degree of stability.  The wrist brace is constructed with moldable volar and palmar inserts.  The inserts are easily moldable with a heat gun or hot water.  Its lightweight design makes this brace comfortable and effective.

L-3907 is the recommended code.  Must order in quantities of 12.

Search Products by L-Codes

Search products by L-Codes on the Heritage Medical website!  Scroll through both orthotic and prosthetic L-Codes and just click.  The products approved for the code will be displayed.  Order forms, PDAC letters, Fitting Instructions all in one place.  

Update on Back Braces

Click here for the height standards for coding LSO and TLSO.

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OPAF Hosts McKeever’s First Ride

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) and The First Clinics, along with Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center hosted a McKeever’s First Ride on Sunday, September 27 at Winslow’s North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) facilities in Warwick, New York.

Nashville recording artist Templeton Thompson and her husband Sam Gay opened the afternoon with their music and then introduced event coordinators from both OPAF and Winslow. Tony Cerminaro, PT, a transfemoral amputee, gave a barrel-racing demonstration on his horse, Dusty; and Jodie O’Connell, a below-elbow amputee, talked about returning to riding just four weeks after surgery and using riding as part of her rehabilitation. She then gave a demonstration of English riding and movement. Finally, Paddy Rossbach, former president and CEO of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), gave a presentation of Americana dressage on her horse Sienna, a 17-year-old Arabian.

According to OPAF, the clinic drew in 16 attendees. “We were close to our maximum number of attendees to be able to get everyone up and on horseback,” OPAF said. Participants were guided through activities including horseback riding, grooming, groundwork in the barns, and arts and crafts. “Everyone had the chance to ride, including getting the chance to trot their horse, which included a lead walker as well as two side walkers for safety,” OPAF noted.

When asked about his experience, Adhiambo Mitchell, a bilateral transfemoral amputee from New York responded, “It feels like I should be doing this three times a week!”

This clinic was initiated by John Vacca, who had attended the inaugural McKeever’s First Ride in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer and wanted to give a similar experience to people in his area. “John was instrumental in locating the Winslow facility and in recruitment of attendees and help with public relations,” OPAF said. “Management and staff at Winslow were wonderful to work with in all aspects of the planning of the event and event day.”

According to OPAF, the clinic was underwritten through the sponsorship of Touch Bionics, Livingston, Scotland; Jack Gold Surgical Appliances, Randolph, New Jersey; and Heritage Medical, New York.

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Just Add Hot Water

▶ Easily moldable Thermoplastic
▶ Immediate custom fit to the patient
▶ Can be formed right in your office
▶ No plaster cast necessary
▶ Just add hot water

DuraMold products are designed to provide stability through immobilization. The moldable thermoplastic volar & palmar inserts are easily formable to the individual patient with either hot water or heat gun. The plastic molded inserts are incorporated into a lightweight stylish orthosis. They are designed for
maximum patient comfort and compliance.

Wrist Brace