Patient Preferences and Functional Outcomes of Forearm Crutches vs Hands-Free Single Crutches After Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Patient Preferences and Functional Outcomes of Forearm Crutches vs Hands-Free Single Crutches After Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Background: Assistive devices facilitate daily activities and recovery, and are essential for nonweightbearing ambulation after orthopaedic foot or ankle surgery. This study aimed to compare the usability of forearm crutches (FCs) and hands-free single crutches (HFSCs) during the early postoperative...

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Main Authors: Vincent Georg Werner MD, Christian Plaass MD, Sarah Ettinger MD, Leif Claassen MD, Anna Altemeier-Sasse MD, Lars-Rene Tuecking MD, Kiriakos Daniilidis MD, Daiwei Yao MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/24730114251363494
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