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

Side effects as an overall problem
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