Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

At Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, we understand that your injury or condition may necessitate the use of durable medical equipment to ensure a fast and effective recovery. We will make a direct order for any equipment you may need so that you are provided with the highest-quality product at the most affordable price.

We can provide:

  • Knee braces
  • Ankle braces
  • Foot braces
  • Carpal tunnel supports
  • Back supports
  • Cervical collars
  • Tennis elbow straps

While specific items are available to fit the day of your visit with your provider’s order, other items need to be purchased from another vendor of your choice.

Below is a list of options where you can get various durable medical equipment (DME), including items we specifically recommend for you prior to your total joint and/or spine surgery (see your binder for details).

  • Recovery Shop (See Below)
    • Purchase online and ships directly to your home within 1 to 3 days. Heartland Orthopedic Specialists does have ownership interests with this webpage.
  • Alomere Health Gift Shop
    • Available: Reacher, sock aid, long-handled shoe horn, leg lifter, and toilet tissue aid
  • Trumms Home Medical Specialists – 600 Fillmore Street, Alexandria, MN
    • Available: All except ADA height toilet
  • Corner Home Medical – 225 7th Ave East, Alexandria, MN
    • Available: All except ADA height toilet
  • Thrifty White – 503 3rd Avenue East, Alexandria, MN
    • Can order any item except ADA height toilet

If you live outside of the Alexandria area, contact your local drug store or durable medical equipment (DME) supplier.

Recovery Shop (Additional Information)

Our providers at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists have partnered with The Recovery Shop and have identified products that may be beneficial to reduce pain and swelling and assist in your recovery. Heartland Orthopedic Specialists does have ownership interests with this webpage.

These products are not covered by health insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, or any other governmental payer or insurance program). These products may be purchased with an HSA account or credit/debit card.

  • These orders are not processed through our office.
  • These products have been reviewed by us. 
  • To purchase these products:
    1. Please go to: https://shop-recovery.net/hos
    2. Review recommended products
    3. Select products
    4. Check out & pay
    5. Receive products in 1 – 3 business days

For post-op items, please purchase these products in a timely manner to help ensure you have them immediately after your surgery to aid in your recovery.

If you need assistance placing your order, have product-related questions, or need help with a product return, please contact The Recovery Shop directly by calling (860) 500-5020 or emailing: info@shop-recovery.com