Axillary crutches that are too long for the patient could lead to the patient getting crutch ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
palsy
Crutches that are too long can put pressure on nerves in the armpit, causing a condition called crutch palsy, which causes muscle weakness in the forearm, wrist, and hand.
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