Crutches: buying guides & advice

How to Choose Crutches

Crutches are ambulatory assistive devices that transfer load from the lower extremities to the upper body, used for partial- or non-weight-bearing gait during recovery from lower-limb injuries or for long-term mobility impairments. Crutches are medical devices that transfer a person's weight from their legs to their arms and torso, and a person may require crutches if an injury or illness affects their ability to bear weight or maintain balance in their lower extremities. Typical purchasers include hospital central supply, ED/orthopedic clinics, ASCs, rehab departments, DME suppliers, and school health offices buying in pairs or by the case.