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You have the option to purchase a cold therapy unit for your recovery directly from our practice. If you are interested, please reach out to Michelle Bragg @mbragg@districtortho.com.

Purchase a PolarCare Cold Therapy Unit *Dr. Melvin & Dr. Klimkiewicz Knee Patients*

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Reparel Bioactive Recovery Sleeves

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Dr. Melvin did my hip and every pt and chiro that’s seen my body is amazed at the perfectly aligned hips. He’s an astute doctor who you want cutting on you! I was 55- don’t wait if you need a hip. I send all my equestrian friends to him.

Dr. Moss and staff are top notch. I have never felt more comfortable getting surgery then with him and his staff. Beside manner is amazing and I’m almost back to normal with my wrist.

Dr. K is a knowledgeable caring doctor. I had a complete knee replacement recently and have nothing but praise for his great work. I am the fourth person in my immediate family to have had knee surgery with Dr. K and I can say that we have had the most competent care from him — from pre surgery through recovery. I highly recommend Dr. K and his team.

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Rent a GameReady Cold Compression Therapy Machine *Dr. Rudzki's 

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Surgeon Recommended Nutrition

Recommended Recovery Tools

Optimize Healing with Thrive Protocol

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Corganics® Clinical Grade CBD: Use code DISTRICT

Thrive Protocol Nutrition Kits

Cold Compression Therapy Options

Biocorneum Advanced Scar Treatment with Silishield® & SPF 30 10g – Made in the USA, Fast-Drying, Silicone Scar Gel - Surgeon Recommended for New & Old Scars - Suitable for Children Over 6 Months

ScarAway Advanced Silicone Scar Sheets, Medical Grade Silicone Strips (1.5" x 3") Scar Treatment & Prevention for Surgical, Burn, Body, Hypertrophic & Keloid Scars Treatment, 8 Tan Reusable Sheets

Vive Shoulder Pulley for Physical Therapy - Rotator Cuff Pain Pulley System - Over Door Rehab Exerciser - with Durable Metal Pulley & Comfortable Padded Handles

THERABAND Resistance Bands Set, Professional Non-Latex Elastic Band For Upper & Lower Body Exercise, Strength Training without Weights, Physical Therapy, Pilates, Rehab, Yellow & Red & Green, Beginner

Shoulder Sleeper Pillow™ for Post-Surgery Relief & Side-Sleep Support

Hibiclens 18598 Antiseptic/Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser

Post Shoulder Surgery Recovery Shirt with Magnetic Buttons for Women Crew Neck Tear Away Shirts for Shoulder Surgery for Men

Shoulder

Knee Brace Undersleeve | Use Code DODC25 at checkout

Sombra Warm Pain Relief Gel, Warm Relief for Arthritis and Chronic Pain Pre-Workout Muscle Rub Vegan Formula Free of Artificial Fragrances, Dyes, NSAIDs, Wax, Petroleum, Alcohol - 4oz Jar

PHUEL Topical Sports Performance Foam - 3.4 oz - for Activating Muscle Function and Reducing Muscle Soreness…

Heavy Duty Heel Cups for Heel Pain Relief & Support - Gel Cushion Shoe Inserts for Severs Disease & Plantar Fasciitis - Strong Honeycomb Pad for Women, Men, Kids - Fits Any Shoes (Medium (1 Pair))

Pro-Tec Athletics IT Band Compression Wrap, IT Band Knee Brace, Knee Strain, Knee and Outside of Knee Support, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Adjustable, Men & Women, Easy to Use, Size Small-Large

Superfeet All-Purpose Support High Arch Insoles (Green) - Trim-To-Fit Orthotic Shoe Inserts - Professional Grade - Men 9.5-11 / Women 10.5-12

Cho-Pat Patella Knee Strap, Fully Adjustable Support for Runner’s Knee, Chondromalacia, and Knee Pain, OSFM

Bauerfeind - GenuTrain - Knee Brace - Targeted Support for Pain Relief and Stabilization of The Knee, Provides Relief of Weak, Swollen, and Injured Knees- Size 5 - Color Titanium

ACL Unbroken Resilience Program

Vive Crutch Pads, Bag, & Hand Grips (5 PCS) - Crutches for Adults Armpit Padding, Hand Grips, Accessories Pouch - Soft Tips Medical Padded Handles for Kids, Men, Women - Lightweight

NEWZILL Medical Compression Socks for Women & Men, 20-30 mmHg Knee-High Support for Circulation, All-Day Comfort for Work Travel Running Cycling and Fitness (3-Pairs, Black/White/Gray, L/XL)

ACL and Knee Scopes

Voltaren Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Diclofenac Sodium, 1% (NSAID)

Treat Your Own Neck 5th Ed

BLABOK Neck Brace for Sleeping - Cervical Collar Relief Neck Pain and Neck Support Soft Foam Wraps Keep Vertebrae Stable for Relief of Cervical Spine Pressure for Women & Men Blue Medium Size

OPTP The Original McKenzie Signature Slimline Lumbar Support - Lumbar Support Pillow for Office Chair and Car Seat Back Support – Back Cushion for Smaller Body Types

OPTP The Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll – USA-Made Low Back Lumbar Support for Office Chair & Car Seat Back Support Cushion. The Preferred Lumbar Pillow by Physical Therapists - Standard Density

Back Recovery Wrap | Use Code DODC25 at checkout

Neck and Back

Stool Softener Laxative, Docusate Sodium 100mg

Aspirin 81 mg Pain Reliever (NSAID)

Sage 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloths

Primapore 8x4 for Hip Replacement

Acetaminophen Caplets, 500 mg, 200 Count

Primapore for knee replacement

Drive Medical Nitro Sprint Foldable Rollator Walker with Seat - Lightweight Support - Large Wheels - Compact Folding Design - Adjustable Comfort - Standard Size - Red

42 Inch Leg Lifter, Leg Lifter After Hip Replacement, Leg Lifter for After Knee Surgery, Leg Lifter Strap Rigid with Multi Loops, Leg Lifters Getting Legs in and Out of Bed, Car, Couch, Wheelchair

KneeSled™ Ultra Stretch Strap Best Choice for Physical Therapy U.S.A.

Essential Medical Supply Hip and Knee Surgery Recovery Kit - Includes Sock Aid, Shoehorn, Long Handles Sponge, Dressing Stick and Reacher for Seniors Recovering from Hip Replacement or Surgery

Inspired Comforts Men's/Unisex Tearaway Post Surgery Recovery Pajama Pants with Pockets | Hidden Easy Open Side Snaps | Adjustable Elastic | Soft Flannel | L, Red

Knee and Hip Replacements

WHLICKS Premium Knee Scooter for Adults for Foot Surgery, Foldable & Steerable Knee Walker with Dual Brakes, Medical Knee Scooter for Broken Foot Injured, Lightweight Leg Scooter for Broken Ankle

iWALK3.0 – The Original Hands Free Knee Crutch - Alternative to Crutches and Knee Scooters - iWALK Replaces Crutches for Adults - Peg Leg Crutch For Lower Leg Injuries - See All Qualifications for Use - Not for Elderly or Balance Impaired

Ankle Sleeve | Use Code DODC25 at checkout

PediFix 3-Layer Toe Separators Large 12/Pack by PediFix

Waterproof Extra Wide Leg Cast Cover for Shower Adults, Extra Large Leg Shower Cover with Non-Slip Bottom, Watertight Foot Protector for Plus Size Adults Surgery Shower Boot

EVENup - Shoe Lift for Walking Boot I Adult Size Medium I Shoe Balancer for Use with Fracture Boots or Leg Length Discrepancy I 3 Adjustable Heights for Gait Improvement I Shoe Leveler, Shoe Riser

Tideshake - 100% Waterproof Leg Cast Cover for Showering, Reusable Adult Short Leg Cast Protector, Cast Covers for Shower Leg, Cast Bag for Shower, Cast Cover for Showering Foot

TranquilRelax Elevation Pillows for Leg After Surgery, Memory Foam Adjustable Leg Wedge Pillow for Injury or Rest, Ankle Pillow for Sleeping Blood Circulation Grey

Foot and Ankle

Elbow Sleeve | Use Code DODC25 at checkout

Brownmed™ IMAK® RSI Pil-O-Splint™ Adjustable Elbow Support

3-Point Products 3pp Buddy Loops for Jammed and Broken Fingers (1/2" wide (Pack of 5))

FREETOO Tennis Elbow Brace for Men Women for Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow Strap with Gel Pad, Golfers Elbow Brace for Men for Tennis & Golfers Elbow,Lateral Medial Epicondylitis. Fits Forearm 7.1''-11''

WristWidget® Wrist Brace for TFCC Tears, One Size fits most. For Left and Right Wrists, Support for Weight Bearing Strain, Exercise

Actimove Professional Line Rhizo Forte Thumb Orthosis –Thumb Brace for Osteoarthritis, Skier’s Thumb, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sprains – Patented Design – Right Hand – Gray, Large

THERABAND FlexBar, 2 Pack, Red, Green, Therapy Twist Bar, Hand & Wrist Strength, Tennis & Golfer's Elbow, Tendonitis, Rehab Tool for Resistance Exercise, Grip Training, Relief & Recovery

Hand, Wrist and Elbow

Recovery and Strength Mix

Non-Operative Recovery Tools

Dr. Patel is amazing. So very professional, honest, caring, and absolutely brilliant. His office staff is lovely and the office runs very smoothly and on time.

Dr. Rudzki is top notch.
He is very attentive to patient needs and available and accessible for follow up and questions.

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