What is Forearm/Elbow crutches?
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TYPES:Generic: Crutches
Elbow, Lofstrand, Gutter, or forearm crutches are crutches with a cuff around the forearm. They have been almost exclusively used by people with permanent or lifelong disabilities. However, American orthopedic surgeons are now beginning to prescribe them for patients with shorter-term needs.
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How do members experience Forearm/Elbow crutches?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 31 | 9 | |
| Improve mobility | 25 | 8 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 21 | 5 | |
| Weakness in leg(s) | 15 | 4 | |
| Walking problems | 12 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in hands | 2 | |
| Soreness in arm the next day | 2 | |
| Bursitis in hips | 1 | |
| Joint pain in hands | 1 | |
| Pain in arm(s) | 1 | |
| Pain in elbow(s) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 16 |
Member evaluations
duderock
evaluated on Feb 02, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for balance problems: None
- Side effects: None
pheonix61
evaluated on Nov 06, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for walking problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
faeroe347
evaluated on Jan 05, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for difficulty walking with left leg: Major
- Side effects: None
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