At Align Spine Center, our priority is the patient. We coordinate durable medical equipment referrals with trusted manufacturers and referral sources when equipment is medically appropriate.
Durable medical equipment, often referred to as DME, includes medical devices used in the home or during recovery to support mobility, stabilization, protection and daily function.
In spine care, examples may include cervical collars, lumbar or thoracic braces, mobility devices and bone growth stimulators. Certain devices may also be covered under insurance benefits depending on medical necessity and the patient's plan.
Different devices support different recovery needs. Your provider can determine whether a brace, stimulator or other device may be appropriate for your condition.
These examples represent common types of equipment that may be prescribed or referred as part of a treatment or recovery plan.
A lumbar-sacral orthosis may help stabilize and support the lower back.
A thoracolumbosacral orthosis may provide support across the middle and lower spine.
Cervical bone stimulation may be considered following selected fusion procedures.
Cervical collars may help limit neck motion and support healing when clinically appropriate.
Physician-directed bone growth stimulators may support selected cervical or lumbar spinal fusion recovery plans.
Schedule a consultation to review your diagnosis, recovery needs and whether durable medical equipment may be appropriate.
