Dear Mr. Lindsey,
Please tell us about the “Double Helix Orthosis”.
What is it used for?
Mark Taggart, CO
— David Lindsey
> Dear Jim Butts, RTO
>
> Your questions regarding the Double Helix orthosis
> are very curious.
> I’m one of only four clinicians involved in the
> development of
> this device.
>
> Where did you hear about this orthosis? I assume a
> patient/client
> was seen in your office with this orthosis or is
> contemplating the
> commitment to have one provided.
>
> I appreciate the fact your first question was; “Does
> it work?”.
> What does it work for? What pathologies and
> conditions is it
> appropriate for? These are the relevant questions.
>
> As to your question regarding cost. Frankly I feel
> it is completely
> inappropriate. “Worth” or value is based on the end
> user alone.
> The price you quoted is off base. This is not a
> forum to discus this
> in any case.
>
> As a list. It is appropriate for you or any one else
> to discuss orthotics
> prosthetics. Technicians are most certainly
> encouraged to contribute in
> our bourgeoning profession. However it concerns me
> you would ask these
> question in the manner you have. Are you in practice
> of seeing people
> on a pseudo clinical basis? I ask this as many
> unscrupulous Certifies
> allow or expect Technicians to treat patients.
>
> Who is your Clinician?
>
>
> D. Lindsey, C.O.(c)
>
>
>
>
> —–Original Message—–
> From: Orthotics and Prosthetics List
> [mailto:[email protected]]On
> Behalf Of Jim Butts
> Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 7:27 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Double Helix Brace
>
>
> Hello,
>
> Has any one run across the double helix brace? Does
> it work? Is it worth the
> $2000.00 asking price. Is this a reasonable brace
> treatment or is it another
> COPES brace?
>
> Jim Butts RTO
>
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