Hands-free crutch

摘要

A crutch for assisting a user to walk includes a leg platform configured to support a portion of a leg of the user, and a ground contact having a weight supporting medial contact region that is disposed higher than a weight supporting lateral contact region. An optional strap on the leg platform can be used to maintain the leg in a forward position. An optional thigh saddle can be used to help prevent lateral movement of the user's upper thigh with respect to the crutch. An optional front facing handle can assist new users in learning to use the crutch.

主权项

1. A crutch configured to accommodate different circumference legs, comprising:
a frame; a lower leg platform coupled to the frame; a thigh fastener coupled to the frame through medial and lateral arms; independently adjustable medial and lateral mechanisms configured to fix the angular positions at which the medial and lateral arms, respectively, extend from the frame, and a handle coupled to the frame, wherein a top of the handle is positioned within 10 cm of a top of the frame.