Autumn 2006- Prefab Braces – When, Where, Why?
An enduring debate in the rehabilitation specialties centers on the feasibility and applicability of prefabricated, aka
“off-the-shelf” or “OTS,” orthopedic braces. From decades ago when virtually all orthotic components were custom-made, the field has evolved to today’s state in which an estimated 35 percent, perhaps more, of all orthoses are prefab, spurred
by advanced materials and fabrication technology, aggressive cost containment measures, and Americans’ desire for convenience.
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