Orthopedic Braces Prescription
In most cases, whether you need a prescription for a brace depends on the type of brace and the situation. Here’s a breakdown:
Medical Necessity and Insurance: If a brace is medically necessary and you want insurance or Medicare to cover the cost, you typically need a prescription. For instance, braces used for post-surgical support, chronic conditions, or injury recovery often require a doctor’s order for insurance reimbursement.
Over-the-Counter Braces: Many braces, like basic knee braces or wrist supports, can be purchased without a prescription at pharmacies or online. These are typically for mild injuries or preventive support.
Custom or Specialized Braces: For more complex conditions (e.g., scoliosis braces, custom-fitted knee braces, or spinal braces), a prescription is usually required. These braces are often fitted to the patient and are more specialized.
Legal Requirements: Some braces, especially those that claim to have a therapeutic or corrective effect, may be regulated as medical devices and require a prescription based on local regulations (e.g., U.S. FDA regulations).
If you’re unsure, it’s best to consult a healthcare provider, as they can determine the necessity and help you with the right type of brace.
Ergoactive Knee Brace G1 KPA Post Op
The Ergoactives ErgoBrace is an adjustable, telescopic, over-motion post-op knee brace, designed to protect the knee joint and skin, using the most comfortable, lightweight materials while still providing superior support and adaptability
MADE OF LATEX-FREE ERGONOMIC MEDICAL GRADE MATERIALS
The ErgoBrace knee brace is made up of latex free medical grade materials. It has a special design aimed to protect the knee joint and the skin. It has a soft ergonomic plastic covering all of the metal parts of the brace close to the skin in order to avoid rashes or discomfort.
ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL Universal Fit Adjustable
The ErgoBrace knee brace is a universal fit brace. It has multiple predetermined adjustment levels for adults of all sizes. The brace was designed to provide superior support and adjustability thanks to its unique height adjustable slider technology.
Hinged Immobilizer Technology for ACL, MCL, PCL Injuries
The ErgoBrace knee brace has a hinged immobilizer technology and range of motion limiter as well as over motion adjustability and lock up to 120 degrees. The user’s brace can be customized for all types of injuries and locked to any degree of motion. Just adjust the range of motion limiter to your desired position and it locks with the push of a button, staying in that position until unlocked by the user/medical practitioner by releasing the lock button.
Velcro straps, Long Lasting Breathable Comfort Pads, High Quality Plastic Buckles
The ErgoBrace knee brace contains multiple Velcro straps that allow the user to tighten the brace once positioned in the desired setting. The brace has breathable comfort pads that allow air to flow and do not retain sweat. It also has high quality plastic buckles to ensure that the velcro staps and the overall brace is in the correct position once placed in the user’s knee.
Washable and Reusable Materials
The ErgoBrace knee brace is made up of medical grade materials that are washable and reusable. In case of long term use, the user can wash the brace and make it look brand new as all materials are washable and reusable.
HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Height Range Above Hinge (Center): 9.50" - 12.5"
Height Range Below Hinge (Center): 9.50" - 12.5"
Circumference Range Above Hinge: 8.00" - 36.0"
Circumference Range Below Hinge: 8.00" - 22.0"
Range of Motion (ROM): 0º - 120º
Unit Weight: 2.20 lb
WARRANTY
RETURN POLICY
This product is non-returnable. It is considered a single-use patient item. Refer to Ergoactives’ Return Policy for further details.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
CUSTOMS
You, the customer, are responsible for all taxes and duties (including VAT) imposed by your country of residence.
Ergoactives is not responsible for any packages held by international customs agencies and it is not the responsibility of Ergoactives to make the customer aware of these agencies and their actions. Please check with your country's customs office to determine their procedures and any potential charges.
Your package may arrive at your local post office or delivery center and be held until pickup and payment is taken care of.
If you neglect to pick up your package and it is returned to us, we will not refund the charge for original shipping.
Should Ergoactives mistakenly be invoiced directly for any duties or fees from the shipping company after delivery, we will email an invoice for the balance due. This will need to paid immediately.
As with domestic shipping, if a package can't be delivered due to an error entering your shipping address, Ergoactives is not responsible for any additional fees that may incur in order to reroute or reship the package.
TRACKING
If you have a USPS package marked as delivered but haven't received it, please contact your local mail facility.
You will have to pay taxes and duties in your own country if applicable. This is something we have no control over it and by purchasing an Ergoactives product, you acknowledge that you are aware of this and accept it as your financial responsibility.
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