Today  I had to have my new post-surgical hinged knee brace fitted at a special place. I had to wait several days for an appointment. The fitting consisted of a man measuring the length of my leg with a tape measure and going to the store room to get the right box.

Cost = $920. Insurance allows $480.42, so that’s what I paid. Someone without insurance would pay the full amount. I can’t believe the this foam, velcro, and plastic contraption  costs more than a few dollars to make. Someone please explain to me what is the difference between mine and the one pictured here which I can buy on Amazon for less than $100.