20 Best Crutches For Knee Surgery (2023 Updated)

If you’re going to spend money on an ambulatory device for below-knee issues, this is the one. It takes a few minutes-to-hours of practice, but the iWalk gives so much more function. Knee walkers/carts give your hands and wrists a break from crutches or walkers.

They are also very fast if you have hard floors and space (think Walmart isle), but they are hard to turn around in an average home without bumping furniture, and it’s almost impossible to maneuver up to the kitchen or bathroom counter.

Plus, they are not hands-free. The iWalk puts you upright, allows you to turn on a dime, the same as if you were able-bodied, and allows you to carry items with both hands. Once the initial setup adjustment is made, it straps on and off your leg in seconds.

Stairs are a breeze, no more lugging that cart up and down while hopping on one foot. I’ve found that I can go anywhere by myself. Strap it on, go out to my vehicle, sit on the edge of the seat, take it off and put it on the passenger side, drive away.

In a big-box store, I do use a handicap cart, carrying my iWalk in the basket. When I’m ready to leave, my iWalk allows me to carry my purchases and walk out to my vehicle. Do make sure you are a candidate for this device.

If you do not fall with the manufacturers guidelines, you shouldn’t attempt it. And that from a risk-taker.

I am recovering from ankle surgery and in I’m just starting my 2nd week. With this crutch I can do things that would be impossible on crutches. 3 days after my surgery, I was out in the garage working on a project.

There ARE things that I didn’t fully consider. My expectations were unrealistic and required adjustment. Perhaps my experience will help you be better prepared. 1) It is tiring. I am in good shape but I’m also 61 years old.

You don’t have a knee and your calf and foot are sticking out behind you. This means you cannot sit down in a chair and take a break. (You CAN but you need to have something to prop up the iWalk that is higher than you knee.

It is awkward. ) 2) It requires good balance. Each step, you are momentarily balanced on the crutch. If you stumble, there is nothing to catch yourself with. 3) The foot does not articulate and is quite large.

You need to be careful how you place the “foot” when you are on uneven surfaces. Slanted, paved surfaces are particularly difficult to negotiate. Gravel, dirt, stepping stones in the yard are not too difficult but an off-camber sidewalk, driveway or street is nearly impossible.

4) Stairs are not too bad going up, but tedious coming down. Having your hands free and being able to step over obstacles opens up many otherwise impossible possibilities. I suspect a roller would be much more convenient if stepping is not necessary.

There are things that are easier with crutches and I use both. I would not recommend having just the iWalk.

Its made well and not expensive. This crutch is good for simple tasks on FLAT LAND. Anything sloped and your in trouble. Even the small bumps in the yard will toss you. Also, it’s pretty strenuous on your back.

Your body is not used to picking up your leg like that, especially with extra weight. It’s pretty awkward. If you are doing a task that is mainly standing and using your hands then it’s pretty good. Don’t watch those YouTube videos where people are walking dogs and shopping and think this is gonna be you.

And stairs??? Wouldn’t try that if you paid me. Carry some stuff out of the garage, take the garbage out. it is great for those things.

I had sepsis in my left ankle. It was a old injury. My right leg. I couldn’t bend my knee. So all the frames extra were useless. Because you need to bend your good leg to use them. So l orderd your crutches and used my upper body strength to get about.

So l have been up for the last there weeks instead of six. I am now allowed to weight bear on crutches. Thanks. Without the crutches l would of lost more muscle and my recovery would be much longer. Between us we have shown that there is other ways to get better quickly.

Nice sturdy crutches, I’m 6′ 2″ and there was still 5 more inches you could extend them. I would say to the shipping department. “Easy on the packing material, difficult for this old man to peel cut and separate.

The Crutches are grade A good Buy confident your getting good quality crutches.

I have not stood and walked using ceutches in years so doing that again will take time. Thanks.

These crutches have been great! They are well made and have stood up to months of constant use with very little wear.

YES, YOU CAN TAKE A SHOWER! YES YOU CAN GO UP AND DOWN STAIRS!I had achilles heel surgury with zero weight bearing for 6 weeks (its 2 weeks in today)Before finding this i took a shower and thought i would die getting out.

2 inch threshold as i started to wobble. My other big problem is that I live on a second floor outdoor stair walkup in Florida. The only time i could leave 2 drs appointments I had to get ambulance drivers to take me down in the stair wheel chair.

This peg leg now has given me some freedom. I haven taken 2 showers and know that i am safe. The stairs have great railings so today i was able to go to Doctor without cute ambulance drivers assistance.

As today is day 3, i am still using my knee roller to move around. I can’t figure out how to get up and down on chairs or how to use the bathroom (I am female). The video instructions are so easy to follow and understand.

One thing i would change is. when trying to release blue strap i often loosen black strap. I am about 10 below upper weight. INFO THAT IS NOT COVERED BUT MANDATORYI am 6 feet tall so most chairs have my knees below 90 degrees to start.

How do i sitdown or standup. And how to sit and stand from toiletSUGGESTION FOR ADVERTISING DEPARTMENTPay Google for search words Showering with zero weight bearing leg. (It litterally took me 3+ hours of Google surfing to know this peg leg existed!!!!!Thanks again for such an amazing product.

I purchased this after I fell, breaking my right radial head, RT ankle and 5th metatarsal, I was non weight bearing on the entire right side, unable to use crutches or a walker. I am 56 years old and in decent shape, but I would not say I am very fit, ( i could answer all the questions yes to determine if it was a good choice for me) i I can use a mobility scooter in some situations you can not go up stairs with it, This hands free crutch! has given me LIFE, i can now go to the restroom by myself, do things around my home pick up after myself carry my dishes to the sink, carry my purse or a water.

Ive heard of people using it to mow their lawn ,but honestly i just wanted to be able to go the restroom unaccompanied and manage the stairs in my 2 story home. This does the trick I have had it only a matter of days and I have gone to dinner, out on a pontoon boat and walked on grass ( a little scary ) and up and down the stairs! The trick is in in the fit, and pulling the straps tight tight tight.

I now have enough motion back in my elbow that i can manage without a sling for short periods and I remove the sling when wearing this because i feel safer. The only thing I wish was easier would be the buckles etc.

i struggle more than some others because i can not pull the straps with my right hand because of the elbow injury, but it is not hard to find people to help with them. It summer and the inner thigh support can be little rough on your inner thigh, but shorts, or even exercise shorts under a dress help.

I am a realtor and this has allowed me to show most homes, and work as usual. It is little strenuous, not as much as crutches are, but take it slow at first and build up your endurance I m sure Ill be an old pro By the time i get the cast off PS Watch the videos several times before it arrives then again once you get the I walk 2.

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Easiest way is to ‘copy’ email sent when first realized the issue: “My elbow crutches arrived yesterday, and I have one concern. and perhaps you could give me some advice on the matter. One of the reasons why I find elbow crutches the best [for me, anyway] is that, thanks to the ‘cuffs’, I feel free to use my hands when necessary, without having to worry about the crutches falling.

BUT, the cuffs on these are way too big, and my arms come right out of them if I need to use my hands. I was tempted to try to squeeze them to an acceptable size, but was concerned I might damage them Thanks to your lovely note, I have a source to return to, to ask what to do! Any advice/suggestions you could offer would be much appreciated.

Thank you. ” You did answer immediately, and fir that I am grateful. Unfortunately, the only advice you could give me was to try to contact the manufacturer, but it seemed I had to be a ‘medical professional’, so I created my own ‘solution’ ——– rubber bands around the ends of the cuffs.

and now my arms don’t slide through!.

Crutches are working very well. They seem well built. Comfortable to use. I like this style better than underarm. They shipped very fast. Very pleased.

These are sturdy, durable forearm crutches. the first pair lasting for almost 20 years. Unfortunately, I left them at a gas station and was hundreds of miles away, before I realized they were missing.

I almost went back for them, but found the identical Medline crutches at Vitality Medical at a price more than half of the local pharmacy cost and they were delivered very quickly.

Didnt last a week already loose and wobbly. I got bent over and relentessly ravaged on price. Hard to show the lose bolts and rivets but I’ve been on crutches full time since 2009 so I know my way around a crutch.

I just give up, going to buy a bunch of quality aluminum round tubing and make my own. DO NOT SPENT MORE THAN 30 TO 40 BUCKS FOR THIS GENERAL TYPE. Do not use these unless you weigh 120#s or less.

Perfect for my needs. Adjustable height from floor to hand and adjustable from forearm to hand. Sturdy and reliable assistive device. Price was very good compared to local medical service. I’m glad I purchased it.

Excellent pair of crutches. Bottom adjustment pole height locks ball in hole and then hand tighten the screw lock. And the top screw lock under the forearm pieces. Sturdy, waterproof, hand grip is well formed and good length.

Great price. Now I can give my bad knee a break.

As a tall 6’4” man, this is a good purchase. The extra length crutches are helping me to walk more upright, are better for weight bearing, well designed and of an excellent quality. Very useful that they can be folded up and stored away easily as well.

Thank you for the speedy delivery to the U. K. They should help me recover more quickly from my revision hip operation. Many thanks!.

I have had 6 knee or hip surgeries. After 5 procedures I used regular crutches. These crutches are superior in every way. The spring action in the tips spread out the ground force. The hand holds are much more comfortable.

And the angles of the arm rest spread out weight.

I had purchased these crutches as a primary mode of aided transport after major knee surgery on the 10th, I use them to get myself from my bed to my bathroom same floor and have had a couple instances of using them to get down my stairs to the kitchen.

all in all-limited use. The tips have torn almost half way off, and now i am having a hard time finding quick replacements. The crutches themselves are fine but the tips just are not a good quality, they should have lasted longer than the 7 days they did before they started tearing.

These crutches are inexpensive and easy to put together. I am 5 foot 3 inches and they are easy to adjust and can fit any size person. I have not had any problems with them. They are light weight and easy to use.

They where a great price too! Thanks again Walmart!!!.

These do NOT fold. You are able to take them apart in the middle to use a scooter, but it’s not real easy.

I am 6ft4, 140kg now, hopefully I will lose that when I get active again. Having been laid up unable to exercise much, these crutches have been a great help in getting out again. The reason why I wanted to mention my height and weight in this review, is because both are relevant to these crutches.

Before buying these I searched a whole lot of different sites and read reviews ranging from “do not support weight”, to, too short, “6ft4” etc. So basically for me, these crutches are great, they are strong enough to support my weight and long enough for my height.

Very reasonable price and well made product. ( I would suggest giving actual lengths rather than medium, long or extra long, though I luckily chose the right size!).

I know someone on peritoneal dialysis, which is done at home. The daily process leaves A LOT of trash(solution bags, tubing, etc) to be thrown away. These bags stretch and don’t tear so it makes it possible to use one a week for PD trash.

These bags are great and minimize the use of several bags in one week.

Absolutely not worth it. If all you’re looking for is a fold-able pair of crutches that you’re not going to be using much, maybe for a one time use, then this is for you. If you plan on using crutches somewhat regularly or are suffering from a somewhat serious injury DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.

First of all these crutches DO NOT come with rubber bottoms which is a safety hazard from my point of view. The grips are also very uncomfortable when compared to the padding of every other crutch out on the market.

After only a couple uses you will have bruises on your hands from how bad the padding is. Also, there is no way anyone over 6ft can use these crutches comfortably or safely. The only advantage this item brings is that it folds.

Due to their folding ability, I was able to use them on a recent trip to Florida; I liked how light they were —I had a feeling of security without the weight. At around the 6-month mark, however, the rubber components began to break down—the rubber hand grips and under arm pads began peeling; the aluminum components were fine.

I recently purchased a new pair, on sale at Wal Mart, and use them if I have an appointment where I will be required to do a lot of walking. Carex crutches are built well enough to get the job done, but due to their rubber components—the grips and pads—I cannot give them a full ‘excellent’ rating.

These crutches are of good quality and I see no reason why they won’t last for many years. I like how the hand grips are shaped to be more comfortable, with palm swells and finger grooves. The topmost portion that fits under the arm pits have a comfortable feel alrhough you should probably refrain from resting your weight on the top of the crutches.

The folding feature is possible through bungie-like cords that attach inside of both verticle tubes of each half of the crutch. That’s why you do not see any hinges.

I needed to buy some crutches (actually only one but having a pair on hand makes sense) for my wife. I had no idea you could buy quality crutches for so little. And these are identical (except for the name decal) to those that were loaned to us by her physical therapist.

They were carefully packed, delivered in just a couple of days and arrived in perfect condition fully assembled. A quick “push button” adjustment for height and they were ready to go. Even the hand grip location is adjustable but they fit my wife as they were shipped.

The entire purchasing process could not have gone more smoothly. Three cheers to Walmart. Thank you.

The Carex crutches are great for its price. It is sturdy. The hand grip and crutch pad can be thicker but otherwise it is a great item. You can buy thicker pads if it is too thin for you. Some only come with one crutch but this comes as a pair.

It is lightweight compared to the wooden ones.

Found them to be comfortable, easy to adjust and well constructed. Not sure if the writeup mentions that maximum adjustable height is 5’10”. Also the crutch handle width is narrow so maybe a problem for men with large hands.

Overall a great product for the money.

Amazing difference to the pain caused by basic crutches I was issued with originally. Highly recommend.

The best of crutches, comfortable handles that really allow comfort of use, solid. Suggestion would be stronger verrules, even slipnott verrules, would be the ultimate crutches.

I had polio as a child. I love the prices and service I get from Vitality Medical. I used forearm crutches to walk. Crutch parts wear out. I also like to get new pairs every so often. Guardian are the best crutch IMHO.

Vitality’s price is the best. The company is quick to respond to questions and problems. I am a repeat customer and will continue to buy all my supplies and crutches from the company.

Needed additional support and stiffness due to hand injury wasn’t able to use a cane and or crutches to get around after knee surgery. Very sturdy and well made. Came with directions for adjusting to users height and forearm length.

Feel much more confident getting around than with conventional crutches. Would recommend to any one needing crutches or cane that don’t have strong wrists.

Been looking for Guardian forearm crutches and found them. Very satisfied with this well made product and with your service.

Because this is a pair, a crutch can be used individually or with the other depending on how much support is needed. As a lightweight alternative, though, using them as a pair is probably advisable. I do have a heavier forearm crutch that I can use solely.

I purchased this pair for the times when I felt able to walk but slightly less mobile than usual. The downside to a pair, of course, is not having a free hand. Just as a side note, I also purchased a stabilizing base for my solo crutch which enables it to stand on its own.

I haven’t yet made the decision to do that for this pair, but it would probably make them a little less cumbersome.

So comfortable, so usable, and at such a good price. My doctor’s office told me of these, which are so much less expensive than similar crutches would be at a medical supply place. Customer service at the store near me were great about ordering them for me.

The hospital staff loved them and the blue color and were intrigued to know where I had gotten them. I am using them after a total hip replacement. I have bad shoulders and can’t use a cane, but now am able to move from using both crutches to using one crutch as a cane very comfortably.

I am totally thrilled with these!.

I ordered a set of these to replace my clamp-style forearm crutch. They have the best rubber tips of any kind I’ve ever had. It takes some practice getting used to the handle this style uses instead of the clamp, but it’s worth the practice.

Great product, fast delivery.