Crutches, axillary / elbow

Primary use
Assistive care / Rehabilitation
Type of medical device or related product
Assistive products
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Childhood (28 days to 9 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
General clinical
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Community services for primary care
First-level (district) hospital services
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Assistive technology provision
Inpatient care
Pre-hospital care
Rehabilitation
EMDN related code(s)
Y12030601
ELBOW CRUTCHES
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GMDN related code(s)
31113
Elbow crutch (A staff-like mobility aid designed to assist a person with a disability to support their weight while walking. The device has one leg, a padded hand support at the level of the user's wrist, and a non-horizontal plastic or metal cuff that wraps around the forearm. The handgrip is typically made of non-slip material (e.g., rubber, glycerin gel, sheepskin). It may be adjustable in length and is typically made of metal [e.g., aluminium (Al), titanium (Ti)]. This device is commonly used by long-term crutch users because of its lightweight and energy preservation qualities.)
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