I'm looking for a device that is similar to a walker, with a sling type thing for your knee to keep weight off the ankle. Does anyone know what I'm talking about, if there is a correct term for it and where (website) I can find one? My mom recently broke her ankle and has to stay off for 6 weeks. The wheel chair is cumbersome and she's having a hard time with crutches. Any suggestions would be great!! Thanks so much!
2007-01-29 13:14:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Here's an example of one:
The Roll-A-Bout walker is a new medical device designed for everyone who has an injury below the knee. The injury could be a broken lower leg, ankle, or foot; an achilles tendon injury; amputation; or ulcers of the foot or leg. Replacing crutches, the Roll-A-Bout is designed for convenience as well as comfort and stability and folds easily for transporting and storage.
http://store.grandviewmedical.com/rollaboutsale.html
2007-01-30 09:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by Zee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knee Sling
2016-11-13 04:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not exactly sure what you are talking about but it sounds like it would be more of a hassle...i had ankle surgery about a year ago and i had to stay off of it for a month or so...i used crutches but i know what you say when they make things hard so i started using a wheel chair half the time...just make your arms sore too...the only thing that I would suggest would be to spruce up the wheel chair...put some pads on it to make the arm rests and seat more comfortable...it might help a little...sorry i couldnt help more.
2007-01-29 15:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋