Small/Paediatric Adjustable Elbow Crutch for Partial Weight-Bearing
The FS933L(S) is a small-size adjustable elbow (forearm) crutch designed for paediatric users and smaller adults requiring partial weight-bearing support following lower limb injury, surgery or neurological impairment. The elbow crutch design ? in which the forearm is supported within an anatomically shaped forearm cradle while the hand grips the horizontal handle ? distributes body weight through the forearm rather than the axilla (armpit), eliminating the axillary nerve compression and associated complications associated with axillary crutches used for prolonged weight-bearing. The FS933L(S) is the smaller size variant in the range, with a total length range of 791?1094mm and a forearm section range of 547?778mm, accommodating users from approximately primary school age to smaller adult body height.
Adjustable Length for Correct Crutch Fitting
Correct crutch length is a critical safety and biomechanical issue: a crutch set too long or too short alters gait mechanics, increases energy expenditure, reduces stability and increases fall risk. The FS933L(S)’s dual adjustment ? both total shaft length (791?1094mm) and forearm section length (547?778mm) ? allows the crutch to be precisely fitted to each individual user’s height and arm length. The lightweight aluminium construction minimises the weight the user must lift with each step, reducing fatigue during ambulation over longer distances or over the recovery period.
South African Paediatric and Rehabilitation Crutch Supply
The FS933L(S) small elbow crutch is suitable for South African paediatric hospitals, orthopaedic and physiotherapy practices, schools and home care settings requiring correctly sized forearm crutches for smaller users. Vital Medical supplies the FS933L(S) to South African healthcare providers and rehabilitation services requiring adjustable elbow crutches for partial weight-bearing ambulation in paediatric and smaller adult users.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | FS933L(S) |
| Type | Adjustable Elbow (Forearm) Crutch ? Small/Paediatric |
| Total Length (adjustable) | 791?1094mm |
| Forearm Section (adjustable) | 547?778mm |
| Construction | Aluminium shaft, forearm cradle, rubber ferrule |
| Handgrip | Ergonomic horizontal grip |
| Sold As | Single unit |