Crutch with Integrated Fold-Out Sling, Telescoping Frame for Compact Transport, and Leg Elevation Mechanism

Abstract

A crutch device includes a first strut portion connected to a second strut portion with a hinge and a flexible sling connected to the first and second strut portions, wherein the device is configurable between a crutch mode and a sling mode. Also described herein is a crutch device comprising a first strut portion, wherein the first strut portion comprises an elongated structure with a first end and second end; a second strut portion, wherein the second strut portion is connected to the first strut portion via a hinge, and the second strut portion comprises a first elongated structure and a second elongated structure, each with a first end and second end; and a flexible sling connected to the first and second strut portions, wherein the device is configurable between a crutch mode, a sling mode and a compact mode.

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