In Spinal and lower limb orthoses

Spinal and lower limb orthoses

Subsidy funding is available under the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) to support eligible Queenslanders who require spinal and lower limb orthoses.

Available orthoses

Hip knee ankle foot orthoses (HKAFO)
Ankle foot orthoses (AFO)
Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses (KAFO)
Knee orthoses (KO)
Cervical orthoses (CO)
Thoracic-lumbo-sacral orthoses (TLSO)
Cervico-thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthoses (CTLSO)
approved modifications and components that are part of the current prescription.

MASS does not subsidise

Prostheses for upper and/or lower limbs - contact Queensland Artificial Limb Service (QALS)
Pressure garments/surgical stockings for oedema, circulatory control, scar management, postural support and neurological control
Reciprocating gait orthoses (rgos) or equivalent mobility items
Surgical corsets
Cervical collars
Foot orthoses - insoles, inserts, arch supports, heel cushions, heel cups when not included with an application for medical grade footwear
Upper limb orthoses
Cranial orthoses
Thoraco-lumbo-sacral-hip-knee-ankle-foot support or equivalent (parapodium standing frame)
Hip abduction orthoses
Stock "sports type" guards (eg. For knee, ankle, wrist, elbow)
Knee immobiliser (eg. Richard Depuy)
Patella bands.

Eligible prescribers

Private orthopaedic surgeons
Medical specialists in rheumatology, rehabilitation, geriatrics and neurology

How to apply

Specific eligibility, application and documentation requirements are provided in both the MASS General Guidelines (PDF 428 kB) and Application Guidelines for Orthoses (PDF 298 kB). Applicants should seek a referral to an eligible prescriber for a medical prescription then make an appointment with an orthotist from the MASS approved orthotist list for a quote to include with their application form. Re-applications for subsidy funding must be 18 months from the last approval for adults (16 years and older) and 12 months for children (under 16 years).