The axillary cradle is composed of axillary rest, support rod, handle, elastic pin, supporting foot rod, and foot. The material can be wood, aluminum alloy, etc. The height can be adjusted according to the height of the user. When using under arm crutches, the use of the armpit and hands together to support, it is suitable for poor lower limb support capacity, and can be used alone or in double use. It has a good lower limb to reduce weight, maintain body balance, to assist in standing and walking roles.
Here is the content list:
l Classification of under arm crutches
l How to choose under arm crutches
l Precautions
Classification of under arm crutches
Generally speaking, according to the length, the under arm crutches can be divided into a fixed under arm crutches and an adjustable under arm crutches. Fixed under-arm crutches are less common today, and more widely used are adjustable under-arm crutches. Adjustable armpit cane with an adjustable range of 122-153CM.
By material, the common under arm crutches can be divided into wooden under arm crutches, stainless steel under arm crutches, and aluminum under arm crutches.
How to choose an under arm crutch
Choosing the right armpit staff for you is crucial, and here is usually the easiest way for us to determine the length of the armpit staff.
1. Height in the standing position multiplied by 77%.
2. Height in the standing position minus 41 CM.
3. The length from the axilla to the heel measured in the supine position plus 5CM.
4. In the standing position, measure from 5 CM below the axilla to 15 CM outside the fifth toe.
If the patient has a shortened deformity of the lower or upper extremity, the patient can wear a shoe or lower extremity orthosis and lie on his back, put the under arm crutches gently close to the armpit, and measure the distance to 15CM outside the fifth toe and flush with the sole, which is the most appropriate length of the under arm crutches. The height of the handle of the under arm crutches is the distance from the armpit to the center of gravity with the elbow joint flexed at 30 degrees when holding the handle with the wrist extended, or the height of the handle is level with the greater trochanter of the femur.
Precautions
1. Patients should stand in their usual shoes when measuring.
2. The distance between the top of the axillary support and the axilla should be equivalent to three horizontal fingers, about 5 CM. too high a distance will compress the blood vessels and nerves of the brachial plexus, too low a distance will not be able to hold against the lateral chest wall, losing the role of stabilizing the shoulder, and will lead to poor walking posture.
3. The weight of the body should be pressed on the palms of the hands, with the hands as the support point, not the armpits. If the strength of both upper limbs is not enough, it is not recommended to hold the crutches, you can use a walker or wheelchair.
4. We eliminate factors that may cause falls and do not walk on slippery or uneven surfaces, and also prevent tripping.
5. When we feel dizzy and weak, or our body is different, we should not use the under arm crutches, and can seek help from people around us.
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