title: Durable medical equipment: types and indications.
abstract: There are various treatments for musculoskeletal-related conditions, including the use of durable medical equipment (DME). Numerous DME devices are currently available. This article addresses several of the common DME devices used for treating upper and lower extremity orthopedic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family & Community Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Mail Code HP 06, Hershey, PA 17033, USA; Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Mail Code HP 06, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. Electronic address: bjacobs@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Bret C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, 101 Heart Drive, Mail Stop 654, Greenville, NC 27834, USA.
authors.forename: Justin A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D004389:Durable Medical Equipment; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D034941:Upper Extremity
keywords: Ankle stirrup; Brace; Cock-up brace; Counterforce brace; Durable medical equipment; Lace-up brace; Patellar strap; Pneumatic brace