Which device is used to assist injured or weak people with walking and is used for someone who cannot bear weight on one leg or can bear limited weight on one leg?

• A. Crutches
• B. Cane
• C. Gait
• D. Dangle

Answer: (A)

When a person cannot bear weight on one leg, the device used must offload the leg while providing solid support through the arms. Crutches achieve this by transferring most of the body’s weight to the arms and shoulders, allowing the injured leg to stay non-weight-bearing or bear only a little weight. This makes it possible to walk safely without loading the injured side.

A cane provides less support and relies on weight through one hand, which isn’t enough to fully offload an injured or weak leg, so it’s more for balance or mild weakness. A gait is a pattern of walking, not a device, and dangle isn’t a mobility aid.