HCPCS Code L1200: Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis (TLSO), Inclusive of Furnishing Initial Orthosis Only

They just need to wear comfortable clothing, the kind they're going to wear before putting on the orthosis once it's fitted.

It can take up to two hours.

The patient will feel discomfort at first because they will go through an adjustment period of getting used to the orthosis. Prolonged use can lead to skin irritation and the development of pressure sores. It's also possible for a patient to be allergic to the material of the orthosis, but such cases are rare.