‘Bariatric’ refers to the health care industry dedicated to the cause, prevention and treatment of obesity. Obesity is a national pandemic in America, and although it is generally not the primary medical condition or reason for the patient’s injury, it …
We’re attending the National Workers’ Compensation Conference in Vegas
Orchid Medical attends the 23rd Annual National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 19-November 21, 2014. This conference is considered one of the nation’s leading events for anyone involved in workers’ compensation and disability …
Cold Therapy: Information on the Game Ready Unit
What is Game Ready?
A system that features a microprocessor-enabled, portable Control Unit that allows you to regulate pneumatic (air) pressure and time settings with just the push of several buttons, while enabling you to adjust temperature with just the …
Featured Service: Orthotics & Prosthetics
Orchid Medical’s Quarter 4 Featured product or service of 2014 is Orthotics & Prosthetics. Orthotics & Prosthetics are considered specialty DME items that are usually necessary in catastrophic cases. As a National Provider of Durable Medical Equipment, we focus on …
Bone Growth Stimulators: An Overview
One of the most misunderstood pieces of equipment we provide to patients is the Bone Growth Stimulator. In general, BGSs fall into one of two categories: Cervical/Spinal or long bone. Cervical/Spinal devices are used, as the name suggests, on the …
Orchid Medical Attends California Workers’ Compensation Conference
Orchid Medical attends the 2014 California Workers’ Compensation & Risk Conference in Dana Point, California from September 9-September 12, 2014.
Orchid Medical is a nationwide ancillary healthcare service company specializing in the worker’s compensation market. We manage the complex details …
Diagnostic Imaging: The Basics
Over the last several years, diagnostic imaging procedures have become more commonplace, even for seemingly simple injuries. Diagnostic imaging includes x-rays, MRIs and CT Scans. While there are various other imaging procedures, these are the most common. The most basic …
Catastrophic Care Team
Orchid Medical recently made some changes in our Operations department for the purpose of catering to the needs of catastrophic patients. Not all of these patients are permanently and totally disabled, but the medical needs are specialized, requiring special attention …
Our Expertise: Myoelectric prosthetics
In recent years, functional prosthetics have eschewed the silicone prosthetics of days passed. Now there are myoelectric devices that react to the movements created by muscles in a patient’s residual limb. Hence the term “myo (muscle) electric.” Sensors in the …
Featured Service: Home & Vehicle Modifications
Orchid Medical’s Quarter 3 Featured service of 2014 is Home & Vehicle Modifications. This service is usually for catastrophic claims when the injured worker will require a needs assessment to determine necessary modifications. Orchid Medical is committed to serving the needs …