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What is Adjustable Cane With Hand Support?

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 including adjustable canes with hand support.

Reasons used & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Reasons used # of patients Major Moderate Slight None Can’t tell # of patients evaluated by
Mobility 13 1
Balance problems 7 0
Loss of coordination/balance 3 0
Fibromyalgia 1 0
As Needed with Flare Ups 1 0
Other 1 0

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Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
0 0%
Mild
0 0%
None
1 100%

Schedules

  0other as needed 1other as needed as needed daily 1 hr daily 1 other daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 5 Number of Patients: 5 12 Number of Patients: 12 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5  

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Adjustable Cane With Hand Support

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
8
2
6

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
1 100%
Usually
0 0%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
1 100%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
1 100%

Report created on November 23, 2009.