Re: knee hyperextension
Ed Roman
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Title:
Re: knee hyperextension
Creator:
Ed Roman
Date:
9/7/1999
Text:
This is my first response to a posted question, so bear with me while I
stick my neck out and see who chops at it.
To Scott Bleakley, MSPT: I would strongly suggest that this patient be
referred to a CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST (ABC) that has the skills to evaluate the
patient's diagnosis/condition/concerns and arrive at a recommendation that
the referring physician would agree to. The last thing that should enter
into this picture is the cost. In my experience, everytime a
orthosis/prosthesis is prescribed by cost instead of what is best for the
condition, the patient loses and the problem is not corrected. I would
venture to say Mr. Bleakley, that you were not chosen to treat this patient
based upon you being the lowest cost provider, but that you would treat the
patient correctly. In this case, please let the Certified Orthotist
practice his profession.
Thank You,
Ed Roman, CP
----- Original Message -----
From: < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 7:23 PM
Subject: knee hyperextension
> I am looking for alternatives for preventing strong knee hyperextension.
> Currently our options are donjoy type bracing (expensive) Swedish knee
cage (
> ineffective for strong pts) custom low temp knee hyperextension brace
(bulky)
> Any ideas for a relatively low cost brace with strong correction and low
> profile would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> Scott Bleakley MSPT
>
>
stick my neck out and see who chops at it.
To Scott Bleakley, MSPT: I would strongly suggest that this patient be
referred to a CERTIFIED ORTHOTIST (ABC) that has the skills to evaluate the
patient's diagnosis/condition/concerns and arrive at a recommendation that
the referring physician would agree to. The last thing that should enter
into this picture is the cost. In my experience, everytime a
orthosis/prosthesis is prescribed by cost instead of what is best for the
condition, the patient loses and the problem is not corrected. I would
venture to say Mr. Bleakley, that you were not chosen to treat this patient
based upon you being the lowest cost provider, but that you would treat the
patient correctly. In this case, please let the Certified Orthotist
practice his profession.
Thank You,
Ed Roman, CP
----- Original Message -----
From: < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 1999 7:23 PM
Subject: knee hyperextension
> I am looking for alternatives for preventing strong knee hyperextension.
> Currently our options are donjoy type bracing (expensive) Swedish knee
cage (
> ineffective for strong pts) custom low temp knee hyperextension brace
(bulky)
> Any ideas for a relatively low cost brace with strong correction and low
> profile would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> Scott Bleakley MSPT
>
>
Citation
Ed Roman, “Re: knee hyperextension,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213002.
