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The greatest problem in the use of crutches is the lack of instruction on the proper use, which can result in a fall and additional injuries. Many people bear the weight on the axillae (armpits), which causes a great deal of compression that can damage to the radial nerve. The weight should be placed on the palms, which creates a more downward pressure on the crutches for more stability where they contact the walking surface. When the weight is place in the armpits, the crutches are most likely to slip out of place and cause a fall.
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Irritated a nerve around breast using crutches?
The proper way to use crutches is to place your weight on your hands, not under your arms. Crutches should be adjusted so that when you are using them, there is space between your armpit and the top of the crutches. If you are already using the crutches correctly yet you still have an irritated nerve you can try different crutches that wrap around your forearms, or use a walker or wheelchair.
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Can you get Hip pain from using crutches?
Yes
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When stop using crutches?
When leg stop hurt.
How do fat people use crutches?
if they have too many problems with using them, I'd think their doctor would prescribe a wheelchair instead of crutches
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Why Is Niall Horan using crutches?
He hurt his knee playing football
Can you irritate nerves under your arms using crutches?
I'm not sure about the nerves, but the skin and muscles can be irritated by crutches, especially if the crutches are too big. So if they can irritate muscles and skin, I suppose they could also irritate nerves.
Can you ride with crutches on my bike?
Actually using the crutches to ride is difficult, And usually if you need crutches there's something wrong with your legs, and you tend to need those to ride. But assuming that you're still fit enough to operate the bike there's no law against strapping a pair of crutches to the bike to bring them with you.
