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Orthosis - Cervical and Cranial

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Rental of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers the rental of an Orthosis designed for the Cervical (neck) and Cranial (head) regions, corresponding to Registration Group 0135 (Prostheses and Orthoses).

An orthosis in this category is a specialised brace or support used to control, correct, or support the function of the head and/or neck. This includes devices such as:

Cervical Collars or Braces: Used for stability, pain management, or to immobilise the neck.

Halo Vests or Complex Spinal Orthoses: Used for high-level stabilisation.

Cranial Helmets or Shaping Orthoses: Used, particularly for children, to manage or correct head shape.

Rental of this type of orthosis is often appropriate because:

Temporary Clinical Need: The device is only needed for a defined period of time (e.g., following an acute injury, surgery, or during a fixed therapeutic window).

Rapid Change in Size: For growing children, rental provides flexibility to adjust to necessary size changes without repeated high purchase costs.

Trial Period: The participant is trialling a specific custom-made or modular device to ensure it provides the optimal level of support and fit before a decision is made to purchase a permanent device.

This support ensures the participant has timely access to essential postural and structural support, which is critical for safety, health, and maximizing function in their daily life.