When it is necessary for a patient with osteoarthritis to use a cane to lessen the strain on a joint, always examine cane tips to be certain that they are not dangerously worn.

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For supportive care, it may be necessary to use a cane, walker, braces, or crutches to lessen the strain on some joints. (Always examine cane tips to be certain that they are not dangerously worn!)

When It Is Necessary for a Patient with Osteoarthritis to Use