NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injuries to young people related to the use of crutches, wheelchairs and walkers are on the rise -- up an estimated 8 percent annually between 1991 and 2008, research shows ...

Gout is a common and treatable form of inflammatory arthritis in which uric acid builds up in your tissues and joints, causing pain and inflammation. It usually happens in the feet and in certain ...

Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock this week thanked community members for supporting their recent crutches donation drive and making it successful. A few weeks ago, Covenant Children's had ...

The three main types of crutches are axillary, forearm, and platform. The type a person requires will depend on their needs and physical capabilities, as each assists movement in different ways.