Medical Equipment - Orthoses
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The least expensive, appropriate orthoses may be provided to eligible clients to meet a medically essential need. There must be no other resources available to the client to provide the item requested.
Orthoses are items that are applied externally to the limb or body to provide support, protection or replacement of lost function. They are also commonly known as an orthosis, orthotic, brace, or splint.
By regulation, orthoses include only the following items:
- a custom-made foot orthotic
- an off-the-shelf foot orthotic
- custom-made footwear
- off-the-shelf orthopaedic footwear
- off-the-shelf footwear
- a permanent modification to footwear
- an ankle brace
- an ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee-ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee brace
- a hip brace
- an upper extremity brace
- a cranial helmet
- a torso or spine brace
- a foot abduction orthosis
- a toe orthosis
- orthosis accessories and supplies
- an Aircast/walking boot
Orthoses are items that are applied externally to the limb or body to provide support, protection or replacement of lost function. They are also commonly known as an orthosis, orthotic, brace, or splint.
By regulation, orthoses include only the following items:
- a custom-made foot orthotic
- an off-the-shelf foot orthotic
- custom-made footwear
- off-the-shelf orthopaedic footwear
- off-the-shelf footwear
- a permanent modification to footwear
- an ankle brace
- an ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee-ankle-foot orthosis
- a knee brace
- a hip brace
- an upper extremity brace
- a cranial helmet
- a torso or spine brace
- a foot abduction orthosis
- a toe orthosis
- orthosis accessories and supplies
- an Aircast/walking boot
Details
Resource type
Adult Medical, Child Medical, Medical Equipment, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation , Mobility
Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Spina Bifida
Age
0-99
Eligibility
Orthoses are available to clients who are eligible for general health supplements. [For information on eligibility for general health supplements, see Related Links - Health Supplement Summary.] Clients living in Ministry of Health funded residential care facilities may also be considered.
A requested item must meet the following:
General Requirements for All Orthoses;
and
Specific Requirements for each Individual Type of Orthosis.
See website for further information
A requested item must meet the following:
General Requirements for All Orthoses;
and
Specific Requirements for each Individual Type of Orthosis.
See website for further information
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
Address or service location
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