The Patient Has Been Using Crutches for the Past 2

Multiple Choice

The patient has been using crutches for the past 2 weeks.When she comes for her follow-up examination,she complains of tingling and numbness in her hands and upper torso.Possible causes of these symptoms are:

A) the patient's elbows are flexed 15 to 30 degrees when using the crutches.
B) crutch pad is approximately 2 inches below the patient's axilla.
C) patient holds the cane 4 to 6 inches to the side of her foot.
D) handgrip does not allow for elbow flexion.