How is the measurement taken for elbow crutches?
A)From the ulnar styloid process of slightly flexed elbow to a point 20 cm lateral to the heel of the shoe
B)5 cm down from the apex of axilla to 20 cm lateral to the heel of the shoe
C)Point of the flexed elbow to 20 cm lateral to the heel of the shoe

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The measurement for elbow crutches is taken from the ulnar styloid process of a slightly flexed elbow to a point 20 cm lateral to the heel of the shoe.
The measurement for an axillary crutch is taken from 5 cm down from the apex of axilla to 20 cm lateral to the heel of the shoe.
The measurement for gutter crutch is taken from the point of the flexed elbow to 20 cm lateral to the heel of the shoe.

How Is the Measurement Taken for Elbow Crutches