Fracture Bracing

5/7/2018; 59 minutes

Bones break but have the ability to heal with proper bracing. From off-the-shelf braces to custom made devices, multiple fracture orthotic options are available Specialist Alex Shimkus explains the considerations made in order to achieve optimum results. Fitting and rehabilitation with these fracture braces
needs to be closely monitored to prevent complications and achieve
faster and optimum healing.
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