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orthopedic cane

Indications: 1) for the least impaired 2) increase balance 3) decrease pain 4) decrease weight bearing* 5) compensate for weakness 6) scan immediate environment 7) useful on stairs (walker is NOT) * < 10% of weight [4] Procedure: use of cane 1) used opposite the affected leg 2) cane advanced with affected leg 3) proper fit a) fits to wrist with arm to side at rest [2] b) with handle at level of wrist, elbow should be flexed 15-20 degrees during stance phase [3] 3) check rubber tip regularly for wear 4) 'C' handle is suboptimal; consider more anatomic handle 5) center of gravity should remain over feet

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orthopedic crutches walker

Specific

quad cane (4-point or multiple-point cane) single point cane (SPC, includes wooden cane, aluminum cane, offset cane)

General

ambulatory device

References

  1. Genova A. In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
  2. Brummel-Smith, K, Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 25-28, 2002
  3. Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004 - Geriatric Review Syllabus, 8th edition (GRS8) Durso SC and Sullivan GN (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2013
  4. Brummel-Smith, K, Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004