The Medicare Bracing Blog: Knee Braces

Knee Brace Supports for Skiing

Skiing is a demanding physical activity that is hard on your body, especially the knees. The knees absorb impact applied in differing angles all while maintaining the correct bend to keep you in the...

Product Highlight: Aspen Knee Suspension Wrap

Product highlights from Elite Medical Supply will provide educational information on the recommended usages for each product that we carry. Today on the blog, we are featuring the Aspen Knee...

Product Highlight: Ovation Medical Game Changer Knee Brace

Product highlights from Elite Medical Supply will provide educational information on the recommended usages for each product that we carry. Today on the blog, we are featuring the Ovation Medical...

Medicare Dear Physician Knee Orthoses Letter (July 2022)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a Dear Physician letter with summary guidance information on Medicare's coverage and documentation requirements for knee orthoses. 

Finding the Right Knee Brace for Your Recovery Program

Should you experience knee pain or sustain a knee injury, you may consider integrating a knee brace into your recovery program. 

A knee brace is one component of a comprehensive treatment program...

What is PDAC Approved Bracing?

If you are involved with durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS), you should be aware of updates to PDAC (pricing, coding analysis, and coding) approved bracing.

What is the Best Knee Brace for a Torn PCL?

If you tear your PCL, your doctor will likely prescribe a knee brace as part of your recovery. 

It is going to be important that you understand your PCL injury so that you can work with your doctor...

Does a Knee Brace Weaken the Knee?

If you sustain a knee injury or experience joint instability, you may need a knee brace. A very common question from patients being prescribed a knee brace is: will the knee brace weaken my knee?

The...

How to Help Your Doctor Determine if You Need a Knee Brace

Knee pain can be debilitating. You may require a knee brace to reduce knee pain and return you to functioning in your daily life. Before buying an over-the-counter brace, consider consulting with...

Keeping Skin Healthy While Wearing Your Knee Brace

When you first wear a knee brace, you are introducing a new device to your skin. While knee braces are designed to make you feel more comfortable, they can sometimes cause the skin to become...