Measuring for Crutches

• • the top of the handle should be in line with the styloid process (can also use the wrist crease) whilst the arm is relaxed by the side
  • patients taller than 5"11 require longer crutches
  • get pts to stand up using the arms of the chair and hold onto a Zimmer frame when measuring (only hold onto frame after standing up)
  • stand next to pts at all times
  • after arms are in crutches get pts to lean forwards with crutches and bring injured leg forward to make a triangular base of support