DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT GUIDE
DME Contributors
We thank those who gave time and effort to this project for sharing their expertise willingly to enhance the lives of those with spinal cord injury or dysfunction. We would also like to thank all contributors to past versions of this manual.
What is the DME Guide?
The DME Manual was created by experts in the field of spinal cord injury medicine and rehabilitation to help guide clinicians in the ordering and fitting of DME for persons with spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D).
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Introduction
Spinal cord injury or dysfunction (SCI/D) can lead to impairments in movement and sensation, which can impair not only the function but also quality of life of an individual. Due to these impairments, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is an essential component of medical care for persons with SCI/D.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Author: Sara Kate Frye MS, OTR/L, ATP
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SEXUAL FUNCTION AND FERTILITY
Author: Allison Kessler, MD, MSc
Acknowledgements: Niña Carmela R. Tamayo, DO, MS, MPH
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL) EQUIPMENT
Authors: Sara Kate Frye MS, OTR/L, ATP; Phyllis D. Palma, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, CBIS; Allison Kessler, MD, MSc; Maryam Berri, MD Acknowledgements: Marissa Malady OTR/L; Anne M. Bryden PhD, OTR/L, Sarah R. Conetsco
STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS
Authors: Anne M. Bryden PhD, OTR/L; Allison Kessler, MD, MSc;
Sara Kate Frye MS, OTR/L, ATP
BEDS AND MATTRESSES
Authors: Andréane Richard-Denis, MD, MSc; Nathalie Badro, OT; Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong, MD, PhD Acknowledgements: Cassandra Buchanan Renfro, DO
TRANSFER DEVICES
Authors: Benjamin Abramoff MD, MS; Amanada Morina DPT, NCS, ATP;
Christine Cheatham Foley, PT, DPT
DRIVING AND TRANSPORTATION
Authors: Michael Flis OTR/L, CDRS; Matt Abisamra OTR, CDRS
UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOSES
Authors: Amy Bohn OTR/L; Anne M. Bryden PhD, OTR/L
Acknowledgements: Sara Frye MS, OTR/L, ATP
LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOSES
Authors: Lisa Marie Ruppert, MD; Amanda Morina, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP;
Yoni Diamond, MSOP; Danielle Potemri
Acknowledgements: Allison Kessler, MD, MSc
WHEELCHAIRS AND SEATING
Authors: Sally Taylor, PT, DPT, NCS;
Michael A. Klonowski PT, DPT, PCS; Elliott Abel
Acknowledgements: Amanda Morina DPT, NCS, ATP
RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Authors: Jeffrey Thompson, MD; Gregory Nemunaitis, MD
Acknowledgements: Allison Kessler, MD, MSc
HEALTH, WELLNESS, FITNESS
AND THE REHABILITATION CONTINUUM
Authors: Niña Carmela R. Tamayo, DO, MS, MPH;
Heather Theobald, DO, MPH; Allison Kessler, MD, MSc
Acknowledgements: Nathaniel V. Zuziak, DO, CHCQM-PHYADV
SAMPLE LETTERS OF MEDICAL NECESSITY
Various Contributing Authors
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