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Medicare AFO Height Requirement Rescinded

Posted: February 7, 2013 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces
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As expected, the height requirement for an AFO is being removed by medicare.

Let’s get on with helping people walk!

Below is the text from the Medicare website:

February 6, 2013

Ankle-Foot Orthoses/Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses LCD related Policy Article – Revised
The related Policy Article for the Ankle-Foot Orthosis/Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis is being revised. The Policy Article with an effective date of January 1, 2013 included Coding Guidelines for AFOs that included a height requirement. The height requirement is being removed. The effective date for the revised Policy Article is for dates of service on or after January 1, 2013.

See for yourself here:

http://www.cgsmedicare.com/jc/pubs/news/2013/0213/cope21209.html

Again, the only type of AFO that requires a PDAC Coding verification letter is the L1906. Insightful does not use that code for any of its current bracing. To verify this for yourself, please see the PDAC website listing those that are required. The link to this page is below.

https://www.dmepdac.com/review/items_requiring_coding_verification_reviews.html

Finally, keep in mind that the pretibial shell that has been offered by our competitors is essentially a custom shin guard, the argument that this provides axially unloading as medical justification is risky in our opinion.

Custom Ankle Brace solutions

Posted: February 6, 2013 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, gauntlet, Lateral Instability, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle Braces
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http://www.insightful-products.com

Insightful Products offers a full array of AFO solutions. Each of our custom AFO ankle braces is designed for a specific biomechanical problem. We have the most advanced and newest designs on the market. Our new AFO ‘s or new ankle brace solutions are the most innovative AFO ‘s in the industry.

New Custom AFO for PTD Testimonial, Dr. Marc Feder, DPM

Posted: July 3, 2012 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle Braces, Testimonial
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Dr. Marc Feder, DPM, talks about the new Blaze MI AFO for post tib (Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or PTD). The Blaze MI ankle brace is a custom ankle foot orthosis that helps people with medial ankle instability. It is an articulated design that works well for those with early stage PTTD.

See http://www.insightful-products for more info.

Foot of the Week – Episode 25 – Best Post Tib Brace

Posted: April 9, 2012 in AFO, ankle brace, Casting, Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, PTTD Ankle Braces
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In this video blog, we discuss the importance of casting the post tib patient’s foot and ankle in a neutral position. If the cast is taken in a full weight bearing position, it can be difficult to provide the needed correction to the AFO or custom ankle brace for posterior tibial tendonitis.

Foot of the Week – Episode 23 – Post Tib Brace Evolution

Posted: January 11, 2012 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, Medial Instability, PTTD Ankle Braces
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In this “Foot of the Week” episode, we talk about the evolution of the medial malleolar window in our custom brace design for post tib or posterior tibial tendonitis (PTTD or PTD). The Blaze MI brace includes a relief for the medial malleolus called a window, and since its orgination, the shapes have changed. Now the brace even includes a relief or window for the navicular or any other prominent bone of the foot. This provide the required support while also providing the needed space and “give” when pressures and pain are high.

Foot of the Week – Episode 19 – Drop foot Case study

Posted: November 14, 2011 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, drop foot, Drop Foot Brace, Foot of the Week
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In this week’s episode, we visit a local foot and ankle doctor to help fit a bilateral pair of AFO’s or ankle braces. This particular case involves a patient with foot drop or drop foot in one leg and lateral ankle instability in the other. The solution for the inversion problem was the Cuboid Lock design used for the lateral ankle problem and the Step-Smart for the Foot drop problem. The Step-Smart also provides lateral support to control inversion and will help prevent the ankle from rolling over.

Foot of the Week – Episode 15 – Ankle Foot Orthosis Straps

Posted: September 9, 2011 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, Foot of the Week, Footwear
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In this Week’s vblog, we talk about the use of the term orthotic and how it is more than just a word to describe the Foot orthotic but also the AFO or Ankle Foot Orthosis. Also, we discuss AFO straps and how simple it can be to adjust your strap’s length by simply cutting excess material. We have many foot and ankle patients that dont feel comfortable altering the brace strap but so long as you leave enough of the strap to fasten the brace to the foot and ankle, its fine to cut off the excess material to make the adjustment.

Foot of the Week – Episode 14 – Foot Drop Brace refurbishment

Posted: September 1, 2011 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, drop foot, Drop Foot Brace, Foot of the Week, Off the Shelf Ankle Braces
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In this episode, we demonstrate how we can refurbish an old AFO, in particular, the Step-Smart AFO. If your drop foot brace is looking old and shabby and needs to be cleaned up with new straps and brace parts, we provide this service at a reasonable price.

Foot of the Week – Episode 12 – Drop Foot Treatment

Posted: August 18, 2011 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, drop foot, Drop Foot Brace, Foot of the Week, Footwear, Off the Shelf Ankle Braces
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In this week’s episode, we demonstrate how the Step-Smart brace (treatment) for drop foot can be adjusted to track better on the leg. The existing orthotic should be removed from the shoe before inserting the brace. The Step-Smart AFO has a good arch support and foot orthotic built into the braces footplate. This needs to be aligned properly so that the calf section tracks on the leg properly.

Drop foot shoes – Fitting Step-Smart AFO in Shoes

Posted: July 28, 2011 in AFO, ankle brace, Custom Ankle Braces, drop foot, Drop Foot Brace, Footwear, Off the Shelf Ankle Braces, Shoe Donning
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http://www.insightful-products.com/buy-afo.html

This video shows how the Step-Smart fits in most shoes and types of shoes. There is no need to up size or buy medical shoes with our drop foot orthosis.
The Step-Smart drop foot brace is streamlined and low profile. It can even be worn with most dress shoes and sneakers and some sandals, hiking boots, and beach shoes. No need to worry about the brace getting wet either. It should work fine at the beach with the proper beach shoe! Dont be restricted to an ugly medical shoe, wear the shoe that you like. Check out the video and see for yourself how it truly does work with most shoes.

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