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Mobility aid plays a significant role by providing support and stability after surgery. The mobility aid aims to reduce the risk of falls and protect the surgical area from excessive stress, allowing safe movement during recovery. Underarm crutches, which you often see in hospital clinics, are widely recognized mobility aids used to support body weight while walking. It is specifically prescribed after surgery or injury to the lower body —for example, after a knee procedure, sprained ankle, or broken leg —to allow early and controlled mobilization. Below, we will explain how walking crutches help improve post-surgery mobility and safety.  Why Clinicians Still Prescribe Underarm Crutches Underarm (axillary) crutches are widely used because they’re easy for most patients to use. Clinical overviews and orthopedic references list axillary crutches as the most common type and particularly suitable for short-term postoperative support. They allow patients to remove or reduce weight from...