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Orthosis - Upper Limb - Custom Made

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 a Custom Made Upper Limb Orthosis, corresponding to Registration Group 0135 (Prostheses and Orthoses).

A Custom Made Upper Limb Orthosis is a highly specialised device (e.g., a hand, wrist, or arm splint or brace) that has been specifically designed, fabricated, or moulded to fit the participant's unique body shape and clinical requirements. This level of customisation is necessary for complex disability-related needs that cannot be met by prefabricated, off-the-shelf devices.

This line item funds the temporary use (rental) of these complex devices, which is essential when:

Trial and Assessment: The participant is trialling a specific custom-made design, material, or powered component to confirm therapeutic outcomes before a final purchase.

Rapid Change: The participant is experiencing rapid physical changes (e.g., growth or swelling) which necessitate the use of a custom-fitted device for a short time before a new permanent device can be created.

Interim Use: The orthosis is needed immediately for an acute medical issue or following a procedure, and its long-term requirement is uncertain.

Rental of a custom-made orthosis ensures the participant receives the highest standard of specific support for complex function, positioning, and pain management, without the immediate, high financial commitment of a permanent custom purchase.