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What is Forearm crutches?
Elbow, Lofstrand or forearm crutches are crutches with a cuff at the top to go around the forearm. They have been almost exclusively used by people with permanent or lifelong disabilities. However, American orthopaedic surgeons are now beginning to prescribe them for patients with shorter-term needs
Reported Purpose & Perceived Effectiveness
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| Purpose | # of patients | # of patients with evaluations | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell |
| Balance problems | 13 | 0 | |||||
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 12 | 2 |
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| Improve mobility | 10 | 1 |
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| Weakness in legs | 10 | 0 | |||||
| Imbalance when walking | 7 | 1 |
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| Walking problems | 5 | 1 |
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Reported Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Forearm crutches
| Soreness in arm the next day | 2 | |
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| Pain in elbow | 1 | |
| Herniated disc C5 and C6 | 1 | |
| Pinched nerve in neck | 1 |
Reported Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Other | 3 |  |
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| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
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| Expense | 1 | |
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| Personal research | 1 | |
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| Side effects too severe | 1 | |
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| Not indicated | 1 | |
Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼
Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Adherence
Taking treatment as prescribed
Adherence of Forearm crutches
Always |
5 | 71% |
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Usually |
1 | 14% |
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Sometimes |
0 | 0% |
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Never |
1 | 14% |
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Burden
Difficulty being on treatment
Burden of Forearm crutches
Very |
1 | 14% |
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Somewhat |
2 | 29% |
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A little |
2 | 29% |
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Not at all |
2 | 29% |
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Cost
Paid out of pocket
Cost of Forearm crutches
$200+ |
0 | 0% |
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$100-199 |
0 | 0% |
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$50-99 |
0 | 0% |
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$25-49 |
0 | 0% |
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< $25 |
2 | 100% |
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