Modified Axillary Crutch

A modified axillary crutch for lower limb amputees

Objectives: The standard axillary crutch is known to cause general discomfort to the user and crutch palsy. Aim of this pilot study is to compare a modified axillary crutch with the standard aluminum crutch. The following modifications were made in the new design (patent – LK/P/15/866). 1. A single pole design 2. Improved axillary and back support 3. Shock absorbing mechanism 4. Adjustable hand...

Crutch induced axillary artery injury.

CASEREPORT A 53-year-old female presented with sudden onset of pallor and decreased sensation of the right hand and forearm, without loss of power. She had rheumatoid arthritis for the last 30 years, and had been using axillary crutches for the last 10 years. She had undergone bilateral knee and left hip replacements. There were no other significant cardiovascular risk factors, nor any previous...

Aneurysm of Brachial Artery Following Axillary Crutch

Dear Editor, True aneurysm of brachial artery, just distal to axillary artery, is relatively rare. Moreover, this type of aneurysm following usage of axillary crutch has not reported in the literature. Furthermore, this entity presenting as Reynaud’s disease has not been described; though microemboli following subclavio-axillary artery aneurysm (arterial thoracic outlet syndrome) is well-define...

aneurysm of brachial artery following axillary crutch

Experimental characterization of axillary/underarm interface pressure in swing-through crutch walking.

Supporting weight on the upper support of crutches is not recommended because it can lead to axillary nerve damage. Despite this warning, improper axillary loadings may still occur because of a lack of arm strength or fatigue. It is generally accepted that improper use of conventional axillary crutches contributes to axillary nerve damage, but surprisingly there are no studies characterizing ax...