Re: scoliosis response summary
Tony Barr
Description
Collection
Title:
Re: scoliosis response summary
Creator:
Tony Barr
Date:
7/18/2001
Text:
Whine time : It is scarier to know that the same fellow and many more like
him , who said Cast however you feel comfortable can evaluate a patient's
orthotic needs, design and fabricate the orthotic to treat the patient,
without having any mandatory educational qualifications and still get
reimbursed for his efforts by Medicare!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Joan Cestaro < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:20 PM
Subject: [OANDP-L] scoliosis response summary
> I received varied responses to try companies that I have never even
> heard of before. I have learned through my research that casts are not
> generally used unless the curve is unusual or large. The standard
> protocol is to use measurements and most suggestions were to use the
> Boston Scoliosis Brace. Because of funding, I chose the
> made-to-measurements Ox.
>
> Whine time: I would hope that Boston places more intelligent
> representatives to answer questions, though. The gentleman with whom I
> spoke did not sound very intelligent and answered most of my questions
> by stating, Cast however you feel comfortable. Should I correct the
> curve within the cast? Should I straighten the back or leave her in
> natural lordosis? All questions were answered, Cast however you feel
> comfortable. They modify the cast symmetrical anyhow. Given this, I
> figured that good measurements and X-rays would serve the same purpose.
> I realize that Boston is a well established and quality provider, but
> they need more intelligent customer service personnel! End of whine.
him , who said Cast however you feel comfortable can evaluate a patient's
orthotic needs, design and fabricate the orthotic to treat the patient,
without having any mandatory educational qualifications and still get
reimbursed for his efforts by Medicare!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Joan Cestaro < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:20 PM
Subject: [OANDP-L] scoliosis response summary
> I received varied responses to try companies that I have never even
> heard of before. I have learned through my research that casts are not
> generally used unless the curve is unusual or large. The standard
> protocol is to use measurements and most suggestions were to use the
> Boston Scoliosis Brace. Because of funding, I chose the
> made-to-measurements Ox.
>
> Whine time: I would hope that Boston places more intelligent
> representatives to answer questions, though. The gentleman with whom I
> spoke did not sound very intelligent and answered most of my questions
> by stating, Cast however you feel comfortable. Should I correct the
> curve within the cast? Should I straighten the back or leave her in
> natural lordosis? All questions were answered, Cast however you feel
> comfortable. They modify the cast symmetrical anyhow. Given this, I
> figured that good measurements and X-rays would serve the same purpose.
> I realize that Boston is a well established and quality provider, but
> they need more intelligent customer service personnel! End of whine.
Citation
Tony Barr, “Re: scoliosis response summary,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 8, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216997.
