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single point cane (SPC, includes wooden cane, aluminum cane, offset cane)

Classification: - wooden canes must be custom fitted for length - aluminum canes are adjustable - offset canes allow the patient's weight to be distributed over the shaft of the cane Indications: - osteoarthritis of the knee - osteoarthritis of the hip - peripheral neuropathy Notes: - provides lateral support - assists with balance & propioception - reduces weight-bearing on opposite leg - helps with stability but offers no way to rest [3]

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orthopedic cane

References

  1. Genova A. In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
  2. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 8th edition (GRS8) Durso SC and Sullivan GN (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2013
  3. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11) Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2022