Prefab Body Jackets Responses
Randy McFarland
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Title:
Prefab Body Jackets Responses
Creator:
Randy McFarland
Date:
1/18/2005
Text:
ORIGINAL QUESTION:
I had an ortho doc tell me that in some circumstances he'd like me to
keep prefab rigid LSO and TLSOs on hand so he can get the patients up
and going in the hospital sooner.
1) Which prefabricated Spinal orthoses have you found to offer a
good combination of support, ease of fitting and economy?
2) Does a master list exist that shows all of the manufacturers'
model numbers cross referenced with approved L codes that have been
approved by the L coding committee?
Randy McFarland, CPO
Fullerton, CA
(Below are the responses thus far. Is anyone aware of studies comparing
the relative effectiveness of rigid vs soft prefab. spinal systems?)
RESPONSES
We have worked with Orthomerica to develop a Redi-fit system.
Basically this is a modular component system of Ant and Post LSO modules
in various sizes - based upon the cosmic TLSO braces. We stock the
component modules and can assemble a semi-custom LSO or TLSO in less
than one hour. It has allowed us to minimize inventory and allows us to
easily modify for the individual. We use both anterior and posterior
thoracic extensions to create a TLSO. Works pretty well for the normal
body proportions. Contact Shannon Schwenn @ Orthomerica for info.
I use Spinal Tech. I stock OTS LSO's and TLSO's.
You're just a little early for us, but we at HOPE, Inc (currently
StatFab) will be making this exact type of orthosis very soon (within a
few
months). Like all of our products, it will be priced very well (and of
course, you'll still get the same quality of service that we provide
with
our existing products). Look for them soon.
orthoamerica and aspen
I like the Townsend Spine quest...very user friendly and stable you
make about $500 on them
DeRoyal Atlanta International
We use the Spinal Tech Softtech system and have been very happy with it.
We stopped using the ortholign's as we found the Deroyal Rep marketing
and selling directly to the physicians.
Ortholign system from Deroyal is a good choice and is tolerated well by
the
patient.
I understand that the Vertalign system from Bremer is pretty good and we
are looking at stocking them. Hopefully they'll consign them.
I had an ortho doc tell me that in some circumstances he'd like me to
keep prefab rigid LSO and TLSOs on hand so he can get the patients up
and going in the hospital sooner.
1) Which prefabricated Spinal orthoses have you found to offer a
good combination of support, ease of fitting and economy?
2) Does a master list exist that shows all of the manufacturers'
model numbers cross referenced with approved L codes that have been
approved by the L coding committee?
Randy McFarland, CPO
Fullerton, CA
(Below are the responses thus far. Is anyone aware of studies comparing
the relative effectiveness of rigid vs soft prefab. spinal systems?)
RESPONSES
We have worked with Orthomerica to develop a Redi-fit system.
Basically this is a modular component system of Ant and Post LSO modules
in various sizes - based upon the cosmic TLSO braces. We stock the
component modules and can assemble a semi-custom LSO or TLSO in less
than one hour. It has allowed us to minimize inventory and allows us to
easily modify for the individual. We use both anterior and posterior
thoracic extensions to create a TLSO. Works pretty well for the normal
body proportions. Contact Shannon Schwenn @ Orthomerica for info.
I use Spinal Tech. I stock OTS LSO's and TLSO's.
You're just a little early for us, but we at HOPE, Inc (currently
StatFab) will be making this exact type of orthosis very soon (within a
few
months). Like all of our products, it will be priced very well (and of
course, you'll still get the same quality of service that we provide
with
our existing products). Look for them soon.
orthoamerica and aspen
I like the Townsend Spine quest...very user friendly and stable you
make about $500 on them
DeRoyal Atlanta International
We use the Spinal Tech Softtech system and have been very happy with it.
We stopped using the ortholign's as we found the Deroyal Rep marketing
and selling directly to the physicians.
Ortholign system from Deroyal is a good choice and is tolerated well by
the
patient.
I understand that the Vertalign system from Bremer is pretty good and we
are looking at stocking them. Hopefully they'll consign them.
Citation
Randy McFarland, “Prefab Body Jackets Responses,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/224189.
