Do you know about elbow crutches (canes)? The elbow cane is actually a type of walking aid like the axillary crutch and cane, but it seems to be a bit uncomfortable in China, while it is commonly used in Europe and America. In fact, as early as after the two world wars, Europe and the United States also used a lot of axillary crutches, but later some problems such as: excessive forward tilt of the trunk, soft tissue damage in the axilla, local vascular and nerve damage, and these problems also eventually affected the user’s gait, so gradually the axillary crutches in Europe and the United States nearly extinct, elbow crutches to replace it. Personally, the use of elbow crutches is better than axillary crutches for postural control, while well avoiding the use of axillary crutches in the axilla soft tissue, nerve and vascular secondary injury problems, and beautiful and lightweight, high-end atmosphere upscale. Guys, don’t hesitate to use the elbow crutches, as injuries are inevitable. Now some general knowledge of the use of elbow crutches is introduced to you. Patients walking with elbow crutches in the advanced hospital Applicable people 1, similar to the axillary crutches, for the upper limb function is sound, the lower limb function exists moderate impairment, such as lower limb muscle weakness, pain, post-surgery and other cases can not be fully weight-bearing (lower limb bone and joint injuries and fractures, post-operative joint replacement, etc.); can not use the left and right foot alternate steps, such as paraplegia. 2, elbow crutch (cane) height and handle how to adjust the appropriate? Generally should be selected with a telescopic rod, length adjustable elbow crutches, elbow crutches only need to determine the position of the handle can, the same method as the previous article “axillary crutches and cane use tips” in the height of the cane to determine. 3.What is the correct posture of the elbow crutches (using double elbow crutches as an example)? Adjust the height of the body upright and place the crutches on the outside of the front of the little toe about 15-20cm, touching the ground firmly. With both hands in a neutral wrist position (both hand position and small arm in a straight line, wrists are neither upturned nor pressed) hold the handrail and support the body with the strength of the arms to complete the movement. Note the same as the previous article “axillary crutches and cane use tips”: both unilateral lower limb injuries need to use a single crutch, should be the healthy side (good leg side) crutches, not “which side of the leg is bad to crutch in which side, the crutch as a leg. 4, on the use of elbow crutches: the same as axillary crutches, the use of elbow crutches can be double, can be single, depending on the patient’s requirements for weight bearing. For the use of double elbow crutches, please refer to the “Walking Aids No. 3: Tips for Using Axillary Crutches (Double Crutches)” and for the use of single crutches, please refer to the “Walking Aids No. 4: Tips for Using Axillary Crutches (Single Crutches)”. The slight difference is that to complete the step to and over step with the help of double elbow crutches may require better upper body strength and lower back strength of the user.