Crutches

What is Crutches?

CATEGORY: Equipment

Crutches are a type of mobility aid that allow you to transfer your weight from your lower body to your upper body. They are available in many different styles to suit individual patient needs.

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How do members experience Crutches?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Improve mobility 73 37
Balance problems 58 16
Stiffness/spasticity 28 6
Weakness in leg(s) 15 4
Walking problems 13 5

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 3
Pain in hands 3
Falls 2
Soreness in arm the next day 2
Aggravation with self 1
Broken ribs 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 11
Mild 17
None 40

Member evaluations

Ruminari

evaluated on Jan 02, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild
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What are people saying about Crutches?

1,146

1K+

members have reported taking Crutches

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