The Comfy Goniometer Knee Orthosis is indicated for patients with non-fixed contractures. A non-fixed contracture is any contracted joint that can be flexed or extended. Knee joints contractures are classified as:
5-30 degrees = mild contracture
30-90 degrees = moderate contracture
90 degress plus = severe contracture
Therapeutic uses of the Comfy Goniometer Knee Orthosis:
Graduated extension of the Knee
Treatment of non-fixed contractures of the Knee
Helps restrict arthritic chages and deformity related to neuromascular impairment
Positions flaccid Knee in functional position
Maintains skin integrity by absorbing moisture, allowing air circulation and preventing skin maceration
Advantages of the Comfy Goniometer Knee Orthosis:
The splint is adjustable and re-adjustable to individual patient without the use of heat or tools
The splint can be graduated up to increase knee extension
The splint is lightweight and durable
The splint comes with one or two covers that can be laundered
The splint cover is made of durable terrycloth that absorbs moisture and prevents skin maceration
The splint cover is lined with soft foam that covers the whole frame of the splint so that any edges that touch the patient are padded to prevent pressure areas on patients body
The splint straps are foam lined for comfort and to prevent pressure areas
The splint straps closes with velcro - but no velcro touches the patient's skin
The splint is soft with rounded padded edges to minimize self-injury
HCPCS CODE: L1832
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COMFY GONIOMETER KNEE ORTHOSIS
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SIZE
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KNEE CREASE TOWARDS ANKLE
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KNEE CREASE TOWARDS THIGH
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TOTAL LENGTH
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CIRCUMFERENCE BELOW THIGH
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CIRCUMFERENCE ABOVE CALF
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Adult
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7”
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7”
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14”
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19” to 23”
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16” to 20”
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Adult Small
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6”
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6”
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12”
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13” to 19”
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11” to 16”
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Contra-Indications:
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Patient has circulator problems
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pressuee areas or skin irritations appear
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Patient has persistent pain in area treated
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Patient has increased edema, redness or blisters
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Patient has fixed flexion contractures
HCPCS CODES: It is solely the care provider's responsibility to determine
if a given diagnosis properly corresponds to a given billing code,
Rehabmart is simply providing this information as a starting point
for possible billing code applicability. This information is based upon
anecdotal accounts of acceptable billing codes for diagnoses in which
the identified product has been used in the past. Rehabmart does not
participate in the billing process and it is solely the caregivers responsibility
to determine if the billing code actually applies to the treatment provided.
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