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Orthosis - Knee - 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 Knee Orthosis, corresponding to Registration Group 0135 (Prostheses and Orthoses).

A Custom Made Knee Orthosis is a high-cost, specialised support that is individually fabricated to fit the unique contours of the participant's leg, often using a plaster cast or 3D scanning. This level of customisation provides superior fit, comfort, and precise biomechanical control, making it essential for individuals with:

Complex Joint Deformities: Where standard prefabricated sizes cannot provide the necessary correction or support.

Significant Ligamentous Instability: Requiring maximum control to prevent the knee from collapsing (e.g., knee hyperextension/buckling).

Severe Spasticity or Tone: Where the brace needs to withstand strong forces while maintaining proper alignment.

The rental of a custom-made device is typically sought when the device is needed temporarily, such as for a therapeutic trial, or when the cost and commitment of an outright purchase need to be deferred. Common reasons for rental include:

Trial before Purchase: To confirm that the specific design (e.g., rigid frame, dynamic joints) provides the desired functional outcome before permanent manufacture.

Post-Surgical or Rehabilitation Use: Providing complex support during a finite recovery period where limb swelling or anatomical changes are anticipated.

Growth Management (Paediatric): Offering highly precise custom support to a growing child, deferring the manufacturing costs of multiple custom braces.

This support item ensures that participants with complex needs can access the most precise and high-quality knee orthoses on a flexible rental basis, promoting safety, mobility, and functional independence.