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Ontology:
Crutches
(C0010397)
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Definition (UMD)
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Assistive devices consisting of a shaft that bifurcates at some point from the distal tip. They are designed to provide additional support to the user while walking. These devices usually consist of a shaft that bifurcates partway up from the distal tip (i.e., base); a handle at the proximal end finished in a soft pad; and a rubber tip at the distal end(s). Some crutches have several (e.g., three to four) distal tips to improve floor contact. Crutches are typically made of sturdy materials such as wood (e.g., walnut), light metals (e.g., aluminum, titanium), fiberglass, or a combination of these. Most common types of crutches include axillary (i.e., underarm) and forearm designs. Other dedicated (e.g.; platform and tripod) crutches are also available. Crutches are adjustable for the user's height and arm length and are commonly used in pairs.
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Definition (NCI)
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A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground, used as an aid while walking.
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Definition (SPN)
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A crutch is a device intended for medical purposes for use by disabled persons to provide minimal to moderate weight support while walking.
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Definition (MSH)
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Wooden or metal staffs designed to aid a person in walking. (UMDNS,1999)
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| Concepts |
Medical Device
(T074)
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| MSH |
D003446
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| SnomedCT |
74566002, 363753007 |
| English |
Crutches, CRUTCH, CRUTCH MISC. EACH, CRUTCH @ @ EACH, CRUTCH EACH, Crutch, device, crutches (treatment), crutches, CRUTCH MISCELL EACH, CRUTCH@@MISCELL@EACH, crutch, Crutch, Crutch, device (physical object), Crutches (physical object) |
| Swedish |
Kryckor
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| Czech |
berle
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| Finnish |
Tukisauvat
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| Russian |
KOSTYLI, КОСТЫЛИ |
| French |
Béquilles
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| Polish |
Kule ortopedyczne, Kule inwalidzkie |
| Norwegian |
Krykker
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| Spanish |
muleta (objeto físico), muletas (objeto físico), muletas, muleta, Muletas |
| German |
Gehstützen, Krücken |
| Italian |
Grucce
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| Dutch |
Kruk, Krukken |
| Portuguese |
Muletas
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Ontology:
Crutches, Axillary
(C0180197)
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Definition (UMD)
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Crutches supported under the arms that are designed to provide the user with additional support while walking. These crutches consist of a shaft that bifurcates partway up from the distal tip and is connected at the top and middle by a crossbar; it also has a rubber tip at the distal end. The top cross bar is slightly concave in shape to fit below the axilla (i.e., underarm) and is covered with a soft rubber pad used to brace the crutches against the body, the middle crossbar is round and covered with a rubber grip that adjusts to hand level for gripping the crutches with the hands. The distal end is covered by a rubber tip that contacts the floor. They are typically made of sturdy materials such as wood (e.g., walnut), light metals (e.g., aluminum, titanium). Axillary crutches are commonly used in pairs to assist in weight bearing and balance; some (i.e., metal) have spring-loaded detents that facilitate adjustment of hand grip height and overall length.
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Medical Device
(T074)
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Crutches, Axillary, axillary crutch, axillary crutch (treatment), Axillary Crutches |
Ontology:
Crutches, Forearm
(C0180199)
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Definition (UMD)
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Crutches supported by the forearms that are designed to provide the user with additional support while walking. These crutches consists of two pieces of light metal tubing that are telescoped one within the other to adjust to the correct height of the user, swivel-action arm cuffs that fit partially around the forearm; handgrips covered with a rubber grip; and a rubber tip at the distal end that meets the floor. Forearm crutches are designed to allow the user to slip his arm into the cuff and thus hold the grip tightly. The cuff can be semi-circular or circular in shape, with a V-shaped opening on the front from where the arm can be slid into the crutch. They are typically made of sturdy materials such as light metals (e.g., aluminum, titanium), plastic (e.g., rubber), or a combination of these. Collapsible (i.e., folded/adjustable) forearm crutches are also available. Forearm crutches are intended to be used by individuals suffering from some sort of permanent physical disabilities.
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Medical Device
(T074)
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| English |
Crutches, Forearm, crutches forearm, forearm crutches, Forearm Crutches, Forearm Crutch |
Ontology:
Crutches, Forearm Platform
(C3689204)
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Definition (UMD)
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Crutches supported by forearm platforms that are designed to provide additional support to users with gripping limitations. These crutches usually consist of a shaft that bifurcates partway up from the distal tip and a platform for transmission of the load to the shoulder girdle. They also include padded troughs upon which the forearms rest; vertical handgrips to hold on to; straps to be applied around the forearm to keep it in place; and a rubber tip(s) at the distal end that meets the floor. They are typically made of sturdy materials such as light metals (e.g., aluminum, titanium), plastic (e.g., rubber), or a combination of these. Platform forearm crutches are intended to be used by individuals with gripping limitations or problems bearing weight in the hand, wrist, or forearm thus providing a larger area of contact and more stability than the standard forearm crutch.
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| Concepts |
Medical Device
(T074)
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| English |
Forearm Platform Crutches, Crutches, Forearm Platform |
