Insurance

Do you need a brace for your leg?

Are you a medical professional looking for a "leg brace" for your patient?

1.) Advantages of Getting a "Leg Brace"

The term "leg brace" is actually a generic term. Depending on who is saying "leg brace" you can get different outcomes. For example, if you have a foot drop (or your patient has a foot drop), a leg brace would actually be an "AFO". The acronym, "AFO" stands for the term "ankle foot orthosis", where the term orthosis is a fancy word for "brace". These special braces can help people walk again after they suffer from the effects of a gait deviation. AFOs actually come below the knee and this is probably the most common form of what is referred to as a "leg brace". - Other "leg braces" could be an knee brace, of which there are many types. Your licensed orthotist can explain the different types of leg braces to you, whether it is an afo, knee brace (KO) or a KAFO.

2.) Your Insurance May Cover The Entire Cost Of The Brace!

One of the clearest benefits of working with a professional brace provider is that they are used to working with insurance companies on a daily basis. What does this mean for you (or your patients)? - Many times a brace that is made for you, whether it is a foot brace, ankle support, knee support etc, can be covered by the type of insurance plan that you have. This means you can personally save a lot of money! - If you are going to get a brace from an internet website, you will probably not be able to work with insurance to pay for the brace.

3.) Finding a Quality Orthopedic Brace Provider in Your Area - Chicago & Suburbs Example

In the United States, and probably everywhere else, you can use Google to help you find nearly anything. Many other search engines are used as well, but Google is used in this example. - If you live in Chicago, you can find a "leg brace" in your area by going to Google and taking some simple steps. Type in "leg brace" and "Chicago", or "leg brace" and "60611", and you will find orthopedic companies in your area that can assist you. Or, if you live in the suburbs, you can type in "leg brace" and "Naperville", for example and brace shops in your area will come up. - In the end, it does not matter if you live in Chicago or anywhere else. This general example will work for you.