Forearm Crutches, Adult – To provide totally silent usage
Telescoping parts are manufactured with internal bushings and external lock nuts to provide totally silent usage. Vinyl-coated, tapered, contoured arm cuffs. Heavy-wall, high-strength aluminum tubing.
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These Forearm Crutches  are manufactured with internal bushings and external lock nuts to provide totally silent usage.
Item#:Â MDS805161 Brand:Â Medline
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
ALUMINUM CRUTCHES | ALUMINUM ADJUSTABLE CRUTCHES
Find aluminum crutches that suit your needs! In the past, wooden crutches were popular, but with the advances of the new century, it has become more common to see aluminum adjustable crutches being prescribed and used more than ever before. AvaCare Medical has a selection of the best aluminum axillary crutches and aluminum forearm crutches on the market – curated from top manufacturers including Drive Medical, Cardinal Health, Medline, Guardian, and more.
McKesson Underarm Crutch – Vinyl contoured tips provide excellent traction
Why Aluminum?
Aluminum is a metal alloy that is very commonly used in the medical industry. While some medical devices are made out of steel, plastic, and even wood (for the more traditional options, crutches made of aluminum are often considered to be the best option of all. Aluminum has a lot of advantages, especially since it’s used in hospital environments and medical facilities. For example, the colder aluminum gets, the stronger it becomes. The same can’t be said for plastic or steel. Aluminum is also a cheaper material to manufacture, and therefore it allows for products to be affordable and yet offer the same benefits that other crutches and medical devices have. This cost effective solution remains lightweight, improves speed, and is weather resistant, rust-resistant, and much more.
Benefits of Aluminum Crutches
Choosing the right pair of crutches takes thought, since there are many things to consider when choosing the best adjustable aluminum crutches (more on that later). Even with the advances in technology that have given rise to some models of plastic crutches or other materials, one can be certain that aluminum is the better choice in terms of stability, durability, and even mobility. Some of the most noteworthy benefits of aluminum crutches (over any other composition) are:
Lightweight
Aluminum is simultaneously resilient and lightweight. Wooden crutches weigh more than most metal crutches, and sometimes steel crutches weigh more than aluminum. The average crutches made out of aluminum weight only about 5 to 10 pounds. Since they’re so light, these crutches are easier to use for long periods of time, and won’t cause as much fatigue.
More Comfortable
Wood and steel are often quite sturdy, but sometimes, they are less comfortable. With the added durability comes the fact that they are made often with harder handgrips and underarm-rests. Most aluminum crutches have foam pads for hand grips and armrests – and they are very adaptable. Actually, one can easily purchase additional crutch accessories for added comfort. Read more
