Durable medical equipment: Types and indications

Bret C. Jacobs; Justin A. Lee

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2014.03.010

Durable medical equipment: Types and indications

Bret C. Jacobs, Justin A. Lee

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Abstract

There are various treatments for musculoskeletal-related conditions, including the use of durable medical equipment (DME). Numerous DME devices are currently available. This article addresses several of the common DME devices used for treating upper and lower extremity orthopedic conditions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	881-893
Number of pages	13
Journal	Medical Clinics of North America
Volume	98
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcna.2014.03.010
State	Published - Jul 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Ankle stirrup
Brace
Cock-up brace
Counterforce brace
Durable medical equipment
Lace-up brace
Patellar strap
Pneumatic brace

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