VQ OrthoCare Announces New Treatment Option for Rheumatoid Arthritis

DANA POINT, CA, May 24, 2012 (Press-News.org) VQ OrthoCare creator of the award-winning BioniCare Knee System is pleased to announce the release of its new rheumatoid arthritis treatment option, the BioniCare Hand System. Developed using BioniCare , a pulsed electrical signal clinically proven to reduce pain and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, the BioniCare Hand System provides the more than one million people living with rheumatoid arthritis an innovative, non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical way to reduce their pain and treat their symptoms without the risks and side effects associated with other treatment options.

The BioniCare Hand System features BIO-2000, an interactive generator and the driving device behind the delivery of BioniCare. BIO-2000 offers a Bluetooth tracking option that uploads the patient's signal information to the BioniCare Patient Portal where they can then track their treatment progress through charts and graphs, print records for their physicians and find arthritis related information, stories and tips. The system also includes a form-fitting, stretchable conductive glove with adhesive fingertip conductors; a low profile, generator dock that wirelessly connects BIO-2000 to the glove; a battery charger and rechargeable batteries.

"At VQ OrthoCare, our goal is to develop non-invasive treatments that are simple and effective for patients to use," said Jim Knape, president and founder, VQ OrthoCare. "Rheumatoid arthritis makes it incredibly hard for people to do simple things, such as opening a door, typing or picking up an object. During a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, patients who used BioniCare saw an 80 percent greater improvement in hand function and a 73 percent greater improvement in their pain and symptoms. The BioniCare Hand System allows patients to not only receive treatment and return to a pain-free life, but also to become actively involved in their treatment with BIO-2000."

Since its FDA clearance in 2003, BioniCare has been prescribed to more than 80,000 patients nationwide. BioniCare was awarded the 2010 Innovations in HealthCare℠ ABBY award for reducing costs of providing quality healthcare, as well as the 2010 TechAmerica High-Tech award for achievement in technology.

The BioniCare Hand System is now available nationwide and retails for $1795 or $2275, with glove included. VQ OrthoCare also offers several payment plans for patients, as well as the "BioniCare Guarantee," ensuring that patients will experience improvements within five months of proper use of the BioniCare Hand System.

For more information on VQ OrthoCare, BioniCare or the BioniCare Hand System, visit http://www.bionicare.com or call (800) 444-1456.

About VQ OrthoCare :
Founded in 1989 and based in Irvine, Calif., VQ OrthoCare is a leading manufacturer and provider of non-invasive medical solutions focused on bone, joint and soft-tissue conditions. VQ OrthoCare's commitment to treating patients with respect and supporting them in achieving optimum outcomes is unmatched in the industry. Services include in-home patient fitting of braces and other medical devices, and technology-enabled compliance monitoring. VQ OrthoCare's products include: SurgiStim4, OrthoStim4, Eagle, Catalyst and OActive knee bracing, Fast Start EMS, Fast Start HVPC, VQ Vector, and the BioniCare system. VQ OrthoCare is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a medical device manufacturer and specification developer.