Real World Use:

• The folding crutch is indicated in patients who would require assistance in walking or mobility, including:
• These include patients who are recovering from surgery, fractures, or injuries and need temporary support.
• People who are either elderly or have chronic conditions, such as arthritis, that limit their mobility over an extended period.
• People who travel more often and need lightweight portability with their mobility assistants.
• Used in hospitals, rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics for convenient and adjustable walking support of the patients.

Simulations were made of the design before real-life use to determine:

• Structural Integrity: Load tests have been carried out to ensure the crutch can bear different weights without failure.
• Ergonomics: The distribution of force was analyzed by virtual models to optimize design features that influence users' comfort.
• Durability: Simulated wear-and-tear scenarios for the assurance that the crutch can serve over longer periods of use.
• Folding Mechanism Compact: The reliability of the spring mechanism and ease of use of the locking system were tested by mechanical simulations.