There are basically two styles of crutches: axilla (or underarm crutches), and elbow crutches. 1.
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如果您使用的是腋下拐杖,不要倚在腋下垫,因为这可能会中断血液的流动,把通过腋下运行重要的神经压力。
If you are using axilla crutches, do not lean on the underarm pad as this may interrupt the blood flow and put pressure on important nerves that run through the armpit.
As a general rule, axilla crutches are used by people who cannot weight bear through their affected leg and elbow crutches by people who can partially weight bear. 1.