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Started by Ches , Oct 07 2008 08:48 PM

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#1 Ches

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Posted 07 October 2008 - 08:48 PM

Im on a hunt to buy some. Just curious what kind of braces you all used. If you have pics, show me!
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Posted 07 October 2008 - 09:03 PM

View PostChes, on Oct 7 2008, 09:48 PM, said:

Im on a hunt to buy some. Just curious what kind of braces you all used. If you have pics, show me!

I had cosmetic calipers for a while (the photo shows lower leg ones but they are available in full-length too), but they didn't work out for me as my feet are a funny shape, so went back to regular metal leg braces with 'pegs' that slot into the heel area of specially made boots - old school and f'ugly but they were more comfortable and did the job. :D

I'm sure you'll have a much better choice, living in America. I'll be interested to see what everyone else suggests :).

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Posted 08 October 2008 - 02:57 AM

View PostChes, on Oct 7 2008, 09:48 PM, said:

Im on a hunt to buy some. Just curious what kind of braces you all used. If you have pics, show me!
Its a really old photo, but it shows the braces i was telling you about pretty well.

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Posted 08 October 2008 - 06:07 AM

Yep thats the picture I remember.. Thanks Nichole.. Good to see you back around!

Thanks to you as well, Webwych..

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Posted 16 October 2008 - 01:59 AM

Here are a couple pics of mine...
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I wouldn't recommend these. The attached shoes (boots) make them hard to get on.
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Posted 16 October 2008 - 06:28 PM

Thanks Racing!
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Posted 09 January 2009 - 07:52 AM

so where do you get these braces do you buy them or do you get them by insurance as same as standing frame and portable hand controls

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Posted 09 January 2009 - 11:17 PM

I'm having to get a physical evaluation from my G.P., which will result in a prescription to take to the Orthotist. I dont have insurance that will cover the braces so I am paying out of pocket..
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