Foot and Ankle Patients Prefer a Hands-Free Single Crutch Compared to Standard Axillary Crutches:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

AliciaUnangst¹ 

关键词: Foot;    Ankle;    Nonweight bearing;    Crutch;    iWalk;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011418S00498

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:AnkleIntroduction/Purpose:Following lower extremity surgery patients are often required to utilize assistive devices in order to perform activities of daily living. As technology and assistive devices continue to improve, providers are faced with selecting a device that is safe while providing high patient satisfaction and a quick return to actives. The purpose of the current study was to compare physical exertion and subject preference between a hands-free single crutch and standard axillary crutches in foot and ankle patients.Methods:A prospective, randomized crossover study was performed using 35 orthopedic foot and ankle patients from within one treatment facility. Each participant had demographic data and heart rate recorded. The patients were then randomized to an assistive device. All participants completed a 6-minute walk test (6MWT); immediately following each 6MWT heart rate, self-selected walking velocity (SSWV), perceived exertion using OMNI Rating of Perceived Exertion (OMNI-RPE) and...

【 授权许可】

CC BY