Forearm crutches (walking stick/cane) Treatment Report
Generic Name: Walking Stick/Cane
What is Forearm crutches?
A walking stick or cane is a tool used by many people to assist walking. It may be used to assist with balance, or to bear weight taking pressure off of muscles. There are many different styles to suit individual needs and preferences.
Reasons used & Efficacy
| Reasons used | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 8 | 0 | |||||
| Other | 8 | 0 | |||||
| Imbalance when walking | 6 |
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1 | ||||
| Balance problems | 5 | 0 | |||||
| Weakness in legs | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Mobility | 4 |
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1 |
See all 41 patients currently using Forearm crutches
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Side Effects
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
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2 | 100% |
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Did not seem to work
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1 | 50% |
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Personal research
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1 | 50% |
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Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Report created on November 23, 2009.