Having a knee injury can be painful, and take a long time to heal. Your doctor may prescribe you an L1830 knee immobilizer, in order to keep your knee from bending in a way that it shouldn't. The medical billing code L1830 is given to knee orthosis that have a specific set of regulations to ensure that the patient is getting the care they should. (see regulations below)
The L1830 is a knee orthosis. More specifically, the L1830 is a knee immobilizer. With some conditions it is important that the knee move as little as possible, in order to correctly heal. This brace is runs longitudinal, and covers a vast majority of the leg.
L1830 knee braces are prefabricated braces. The are not to be modified for any one specific patient. If you have had surgery on a leg, or your doctor has prescribed you a knee immobilizer, you should follow his instructions diligently. If you are experiencing leg/knee pain and have not yet visited your doctor, you should make an appointment. Untreated injuries may cause permanent damage.