The Medicare Bracing Blog: Medicare Beneficiaries (2)
Failed Spinal Fusion Syndrome
A bone growth stimulator is a useful adjunct therapy if you are at risk for failed fusion after spinal fusion surgery. It is estimated that failed spinal fusion syndrome affects between 10 to 40% of...
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Bone Growth Stimulator Therapy
Bone growth stimulator therapy is intended to improve bone formation after a partial or complete fracture or spinal fusion surgery. The stimulation is applied using a bone growth stimulator device...
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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
A herniated nucleus pulposus occurs when the hard outer shell of the vertebral disc ruptures and the nucleus pulposus prolapses. This condition is also referred to as a herniated or ruptured disc....
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Product Highlight: Aspen Active™ P-TLSO
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 Active™...
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region which results in pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Spinal stenosis can also occur in the cervical region (neck) but...
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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.
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NY State Non-Opioid Treatment Consideration Bill
The NY State Assembly and Senate passed a bill requiring practitioners to consider non-opioid alternative treatments for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The Assembly version of the bill is A273 and...
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How to Avoid a Medicare Scam
Medicare scams are a form of identity theft. Scammers request your Medicare number and personal information to make fraudulent claims without your permission. Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries...
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Tips for Communicating With Your Doctor at Your Next Appointment
As a patient you play an active role in the healthcare you receive. One of the best ways to advocate for yourself is through communication with your doctor.
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Understanding the Value of Orthopedic Specialists
An orthopedist is a physician that specializes in treating skeletal injuries and diseases. Some of the conditions they treat are bone fractures, sports injuries, carpal tunnel, spinal injuries, back...
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