What percentage of a patient's height is used to estimate ideal crutch length?
A) 55 percent
B) 66 percent
C) 77 percent
D) 88 percent

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If the height of the patient is known,it may be multiplied by 77 percent (e.g.,70 inches × 0.77 = 53.90,or 54 inches),or 16 inches may be subtracted from the height (e.g.,70 inches - 16 inches = 54 inches)to estimate the ideal overall crutch length (i.e.,axillary rest to tip).

What Percentage of a Patient's Height Is Used to Estimate