Apex DME — Durable Medical Equipment for Post-Accident Recovery

Durable medical equipment isn't an afterthought. The cervical collar that supports an injured neck in the immediate post-accident period, the TENS unit that provides at-home pain relief between therapy sessions, the lumbar support that allows a patient to return to sitting work while healing: these are clinical prescriptions, not comfort items. They're part of the treatment plan.

When your managing physician prescribes supportive equipment as part of your recovery, Apex DME provides the equipment, coordinates coverage under your accident claim, and ships directly to your address. For Colorado patients, this means access to prescription-quality DME without requiring in-person visits to a medical supply store.

Provider Contact

Website: apexdme.com Phone: 702-508-8550

What Apex DME Provides

Cervical Supports

Cervical collars: From soft foam collars for mild support during the acute phase to rigid Philadelphia-style collars when physician examination or imaging indicates a need for more substantial immobilization. Prescribed based on injury severity and clinical judgment, not given automatically to every accident patient.

Cervical traction devices: Home cervical traction units prescribed when your managing physician or physical therapist determines that home traction complements in-clinic treatment. Home traction devices are prescribed devices, not over-the-counter items; the prescription specifies duration, angle, and weight.

Lumbar and Spinal Supports

Lumbar support braces: Semi-rigid and rigid lumbar orthoses prescribed for significant lumbar strain, disc injury, or post-procedural support. Lumbar bracing can reduce pain, support movement toward upright activity, and reduce the muscular effort required for activities while the injury heals.

SI joint belts: For sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a properly fitted SI belt reduces joint laxity and can significantly reduce pain with walking and prolonged standing.

Thoracic supports: For thoracic spine injuries, particularly compression fractures in high-energy collisions that are managed conservatively.

Extremity Bracing

Shoulder supports: Slings and braces for shoulder injuries from steering wheel impact, seatbelt loading, or bracing during the accident. Prescribed for immobilization during the acute phase or functional support during return to activity.

Knee braces: For knee injuries from dashboard impact or bracing forces. Functional bracing during rehabilitation allows activity at a controlled range while protecting healing structures.

Wrist and hand supports: For fractures managed without surgery, wrist sprains, and protective support during healing.

Ankle and foot supports: Pneumatic walking boots, ankle braces, and arch supports for lower extremity injuries from floor-plate loading or bracing during impact.

TENS Units

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units provide at-home electrical stimulation that reduces pain through neural gating mechanisms. TENS is used when:

• Pain between therapy sessions limits rest, sleep, or daily function
• At-home pain management supports more effective therapy sessions
• Reducing reliance on oral analgesics during the recovery period is a clinical goal

Apex provides prescription TENS units with appropriate electrode pads and accessories, along with manufacturer support for device operation.

Therapeutic Heat and Cold

Cold therapy units: Active cold therapy devices (not just ice packs) that maintain consistent therapeutic temperature with compression for post-procedure recovery and acute injury management. Prescribed cold therapy is more effective and easier to use consistently than improvised ice application.

Heat therapy products: Far-infrared heating pads and therapeutic heat products prescribed for subacute and chronic pain phases when heat is clinically appropriate.

Other Supportive Equipment

Cervical pillows: Orthopedic cervical pillow systems prescribed when sleeping position is contributing to cervical symptoms or when post-treatment positioning is clinically important.

Traction tables and home therapy systems: For patients prescribed home rehabilitation programs, select portable therapy equipment.

Walker boots and mobility aids: When lower extremity injury affects safe ambulation, prescribed mobility aids prevent falls and support recovery.

How Apex DME Works with CCC

The DME ordering process is coordinated, not incidental:

1. Physician prescription. Your managing physician determines that specific equipment is clinically indicated and writes a prescription specifying the item, quantity, and clinical indication.
2. Coverage coordination. Your case manager confirms coverage for the prescribed equipment under your MedPay, PIP, or lien arrangement before the order is placed. You know the item is covered before it ships.
3. Order placed. The prescription is transmitted to Apex DME with your shipping address. Equipment ships directly to you, with no in-person visit required.
4. Delivery and use. Apex includes instructions for use. If fitting or adjustment is needed, your managing physician or physical therapist provides guidance at the next appointment.
5. Documentation. The DME order and receipt become part of your medical record, documenting the clinical equipment prescribed as part of your accident treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions