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How do you convince you doctors you need crutches for your knee?
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Do you need a doctors note to bring crutches to school if i break my toe?
no as long as you have a cast
Do you need a doctors note to where a knee brace in school?
nope
Do you need crutches if you bruised your bone in your knee?
I have patellar tendonitis in both of my knees and it's the most painful thing ever. I'm thinking about getting crutches because it hurts to walk. So to answer your question, if walking becomes painful like it is for me, then yes, definitely get crutches. Hope your knee(s) get better!!!!
Do you need crutches for a torn meniscus?
yes it is actually very necessary to get crutches because you might hurt your knee even worse by putting weight on it. I would definitely definitely definitely get crutches to prevent further injury :)
Will people with jellyfish stings need crutches?
All people with jellyfish stings to the leg or foot will need crutches
Should you use crutches if you hurt a muscle in your thigh?
that would depend how damaged it is if it is very damaged you would need the crutches, and if it is not that damaged then you wont need it, but it will get worse without crutches
What are the complications of knee injuries?
There are many complications of the knee injuries. A knee injury is probably one of the worst injuries. With a knee injury, depending how bad it is, you won't be able to walk normally. If it's very bad, you'll need crutches. And walking is a part of daily activity. You also can't bend a lot or carry anything too heavy.
Can you get crutches from your doctor?
I can not speak outside my experience but in Utah you can buy them without prescription at pretty much any store that would have such a thing. Such as Walgreen's. I also hear that Walmart may even have them.
What injuries do you need crutches for?
I'm no positive, but i know ankle, thigh, hip, or foot injuries need crutches on some occations.
Do you need crutches when you have been limping for 3 days straight?
Go see a doctor and they will tell you what is wrong with it and if there is enough damage to need crutches
How are patients cared for following kneecap removal?
Pain medication may be prescribed for a few days. The patient will initially need to use a cane or crutches to walk. Physical therapy exercises to strengthen the knee
Do you use crutches after bunion surgery?
Sometimes you do, it depends on the kind of cast you get. If the surgery makes you get a hard cast (the ones friends can sign), you need crutches. It you get a cast with a hard bottom, you also need them. The only time you don't need crutches is if the cast is EXTREMELY soft.
