Shoulder Brace Cost

Typical costs:

• For patients covered by health insurance, the typical out-of-pocket cost for a doctor-prescribed shoulder brace consists of a durable goods copay or coinsurance of 10%-50%. A knee brace typically is covered by health insurance if it is prescribed by a doctor.
• For patients not covered by health insurance, a shoulder brace typically costs up to $30 or more for a clavicle splint for a fractured clavicle. For example, BraceShop.com charges about $15-$30 for a clavicle splint, while Allegro Medical Supplies charges^[1] about $14-$30.
• A shoulder brace typically costs $15-$600 or more, depending on the type, for a brace for frozen shoulder, a dislocated shoulder or a torn rotator cuff. For example, BraceShop.com charges about $25-$600 or more for a shoulder brace for adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder"). BraceShop.com charges about $15-$600 or more for a brace for a torn rotator cuff. SOS Medical^[2] charges about $20-$600 or more, depending on the brace. The cost for a basic sling-type shoulder immobilizer or shoulder support is on the low end, while a hinged brace that provides maximum support falls typically costs more.

• For a clavicle fracture^[3] , a doctor might recommend a sling or figure-eight brace, which criss-crosses across the back to immobilize the shoulder during healing.
• For a rotator cuff injury^[4] , a sling or brace might be prescribed to keep the shoulder still while it heals.
• For shoulder dislocation^[5] , a brace might be prescribed to offer support and limit motion.
• In some cases, a doctor will recommend or prescribe an off-the-shelf brace, but in other cases, an orthotist^[6] will evaluate, help to design and fit a patient with a brace.

• In some cases, such as after an injury or surgery, physical therapy might be required at a cost of about $50-$350 per session.

• Drug stores and websites that sell braces sometimes offer coupons or special offers. For example, BraceShop.com has a savings club^[7] that offers a 5% discount for signing up.

• A family doctor typically would treat a minor injury, a sports medicine doctor might treat a sports-related injury and an orthopedic specialist might be required for a serious injury or surgery. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery offers an orthopedic surgeon finder^[8] by city, state or zip code.
• In some cases, a patient may need to see an orthotist, a certified health professional who specializes in braces and other orthotics, to get evaluated and fitted for a brace. The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics offers an orthotist locator^[9] by state.

1.  www.allegromedical.com/orthopedics-orthotics-c528/figure-8-clavicle-splint-p557956...
2.  www.sosmedicalonline.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=35_83_91
3.  emedicine.medscape.com/article/1260953-overview
4.  orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00064
5.  orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00035
6.  oandpcare.org/OrthoticCareFaq
7.  www.braceshop.com/productcart/pc/viewContent.asp?idPage=151
8.  www.abos.org/find-a-certified-orthopaedic-surgeon.aspx
9.  www.abcop.org/Pages/Directory.aspx?searchtype=Facility

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