This webpage contains information to help answer questions about four cold therapy devices that are available to you. Answers are provided for each device under the appropriate heading. Click on each heading to expand.
For all purchases or inquiries not covered by this webpage, contact the Altum Health Product Team at (416)-839-4441 or emailing altumhealthproducts@uhn.ca
Game Ready circulates cold water using a motored pump, providing mechanical & pneumatic compression. The device generates no condensation and features programmable treatment times with automatic shut-off.
The 2-week rental agreement amounts to $500, which is the most expensive option among the four on this webpage.
Contact for purchase: Altum Health Product Team (416)-839-4441, altumhealthproducts@uhn.ca
Rent or purchase?
Rent
How much does it cost?
$250 per week for 2 weeks
Will insurance cover it?
It’s possible. Check with your insurance provider for coverage information.
How do I get my unit?
Game Ready delivers the unit to your home and provides instructions on how it works.
The Cold Rush (Ossur) unit provides mechanical compression by circulating cold water using a motored pump. The unit does not generate condensation. The Cold Rush unit can be delivered to the hospital operating room after your surgery. The cost is the second-highest of the four options reviewed on this webpage. This device does not provide pneumatic compression. This device does not have a programmable timer or automatic shut-off.
Contact for purchase: Altum Health Product Team (416)-839-4441, altumhealthproducts@uhn.ca Rent or purchase?
Rent or Purchase?
Purchase
How much does it cost?
$350
Will insurance cover it?
It’s possible. Check with your insurance provider for coverage information.
How do I get my unit?
Altum Health will arrange for you to pick up the unit or it can be delivered to the operating room to be put on right after your surgery.
The Cryocuff (Air Cast) unit provides mechanical compression by circulating cold water using gravity and is therefore suitable for treatment to the lower extremities. The unit does not generate condensation. The unit also features the option to be delivered to the hospital operating room after your surgery. The cost is the third-highest of the four options reviewed on this webpage and does not provide pneumatic compression or feature a motor to circulate the water. This device does not have a programmable timer or automatic shut-off.
Contact for purchase: Altum Health Product Team (416)-839-4441, altumhealthproducts@uhn.ca Rent or purchase?
Rent or Purchase?
Purchase
How much does it cost?
$250
Will insurance cover it?
It’s possible. Check with your insurance provider for coverage information.
How do I get my unit?
Altum Health will arrange for you to pick up the unit or it can be delivered to the operating room to be put on right after your surgery.
At Home Remedies, such as a bag of frozen vegetables or ice packs can be purchased at your local department store. The unit does not provide mechanical compression unless used as part of a manual process that incorporates a tensor bandage. The unit produces water and condensation.
Rent or Purchase?
Purchase
How much does it cost?
$2 – $5
Will insurance cover it?
No.
How do I get my unit?
Purchase at your local department store.
