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2017-04-22 03:57:28
My left elbow and right ankle are fractured. It has been one and half months now. So which type of walker should I prefer?
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Hello there, Certain details are required before any type of stick or walker is recommended. What was the fracture type and site? What is the current healing condition? What is the pain threshhold? Answer to these questions are necesaary for proper prescription of walker. Regards.
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Dr Raviraj Francis MPTh(Rehab),MPT(MSk).UK

Answered2017-04-22 06:11:59

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