Wooden or metal staffs designed to aid a person in walking. (UMDNS,1999)
Dependent Ambulation
To move about or walk on foot with the use of aids.
Orthopedic Equipment
Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from ORTHOTIC DEVICES, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients.
Walkers
Walking aids generally having two handgrips and four legs.
Canes
Sticks used as walking aids. The canes may have three or four prongs at the end of the shaft.