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Two days after the pioneering surgery, Darya attempted to walk with crutches, and left hospital within a week. Now, one year later, she s standing tall, dancing, playing sports and enjoying school. (Fox News)
Church's Ad With Crutches Banned In South Africa Jul 22, 2010
(AP) JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A South African church won't be allowed to show crutches or canes in its advertisements after some said it was making false claims of being able to heal people. The church, which calls itself the Solid Rock Church of Miracles, says its display of discarded crutches and canes encourages ill and disabled people to join its congregation. (CBS News -- World)
City loses icon Pat McCartney - youth sports photographer Jul 21, 2010
"Fuller said her father also had been battling diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe, before he died.Despite her father's need for an oxygen tank in his final few years of life, Fuller said he never stopped getting out and helping where he could. Her father's dedication to the community and its causes should be copied by all, she said."Parents should be the example for their children," she said.Fuller said her father passed on to... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Miracle' adverts anger ASA Jul 21, 2010
The latest complaint followed a church advertisement in the Northcliff/Melville Times saying: "Bring the blind, the lame, Aids and cancer victims. 43 Crutches! 25 Walking sticks! 2 White canes from blind people! Already left behind!". The ASA said the church's pastor, Johan van Wyk, had submitted in response that the advertisement made no claims, and merely "encourages people to bring everybody. The crutches etc. are hanging in its church so there is no false claim". (iAfrica.com)
Passengers with disability still missing the plane Jul 20, 2010
She uses crutches and needed help getting her bag off the carousel ... If you are on holiday and you twist your ankle and need crutches for a few days - Jetstar will refuse to carry you ... If I only twisted my ankle, I would not need crutches and would be able to walk on and off the plane with a limp. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Lowell ready to start rehab assignment Jul 20, 2010
Varitek was still on crutches with a cast over his right foot on Friday, but did an individual workout in the weight room. Patterson returns to Oakland. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox try to hang on in AL East, await injured stars' return Jul 20, 2010
By Nicole Auerbach, USA TODAY BOSTON 's crutches lean against his locker ... Crutches have become all too common in the clubhouse, as well as bandaged arms and players packing for minor league rehabilitation appearances ... Pedroia began to walk around in his boot without crutches and is looking to return during the first week of August. (USA Today -- Sports)
Patched-up Rossi revels in Stoner tussle Jul 20, 2010
Standing tall: Valentino Rossi walking on crutches to his bike before the start of the German Grand Prix on Sunday ... Only a late lunge on the final corner by Stoner denied the 98,000 spectators the remarkable sight of Rossi hobbling onto the podium on crutches. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
'The whole house shook'... Jul 17, 2010
he's on crutches, otherwise, I'm sure he would have been standing in front of our Potomac home. He started checking news sites on his iPhone and confirmed it. (The Drudge Report)
After scan, Pedroia is ready to reboot Jul 17, 2010
The crutches were gone ... The results weren t as good as Pedroia s, with Varitek still confined to his crutches in the clubhouse yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Pedroia cleared to put pressure on foot Jul 17, 2010
Boston second baseman off crutches, fitted for special shoe ... "I feel good. I am finally off the crutches, which is a good thing," Pedroia said. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Rossi makes stunning MotoGP comeback in German GP Jul 17, 2010
Walking tall: Italys Valentino Rossi on crutches prior the MotoGP free practice for the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring circuit yesterday. AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Team doctors give Rossi green light to race this weekend Jul 16, 2010
The nine time motorcycling world champion expects to take two races to get back up to full speed having arrived at Monday s test in the Czech Republic still on crutches. Rossi, who has dabbled with Formula One and rallying, has been linked in the media with a move to Ducati next season after the Italian team announced Casey Stoner was leaving for Honda in 2011. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
COMMENTARY: A salute to Pankey Jul 15, 2010
THE CRUTCHES OF SPRING HAVE LONG SINCE GONE. By Beaverfootball. (BeaverFootball.com)
Rossi to decide today on this weekends German GP comeback Jul 14, 2010
He turned up at the track on crutches but set decent times despite some pain in his shoulder and knee. Testing on MotoGP bikes during the season is banned. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ortiz finds himself in thick of All-Star loss Jul 14, 2010
Pedroia was his enthusiastic self, hopping along from one station to another in crutches, and riding a freight elevator out to batting practice. "Yeah man, it's fun," Pedroia said. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox pitcher Buchholz unsure of landing spot on Friday Jul 14, 2010
The second baseman hobbled around on crutches and managed to pack as much as he could into his two days here. Asked how it matched up with his expectations, Pedroia said, It s actually been kind of better. (Boston Globe)
Up to date with Red Sox’ Pedroia: Friday CT scan to be key Jul 13, 2010
He clearly is looking forward to that day, and to leaving behind the boot and crutches that will prevent him from taking part in tonight s All-Star Game ... He added, Friday, if I get out of this boot and crutches and I can walk good, yeah, I ll be playing on the trip if I can run and do all those things. (Boston Globe)
Boston's All-Star contingent enjoys festivities Jul 13, 2010
ANAHEIM -- Dustin Pedroia's crutches sat on the ground next to him, serving as a reminder of his spectator-only status at this year's All-Star Game. Victor Martinez held court with a bandaged splint still covering the fractured tip of his left thumb. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Red Sox’ Beltre happy with first half, but he wants more Jul 13, 2010 Martinez not ready yet Jul 10, 2010 Poll: Proposition to repel green energy bill losing Jul 10, 2010 Ellsbury is back, but only temporarily Jul 10, 2010 3rd Circuit Green-Lights State Tort Action by Airline Passenger Jul 10, 2010 Four homers, seven-run third propel Sox Jul 10, 2010 Caty sees the other side Jul 9, 2010 - Sport Briefs Jul 9, 2010 Ellsbury may have erred on this chance Jul 8, 2010 Letter: Blame environmentalists for spill Jul 6, 2010 As expected, Buchholz on DL Jul 6, 2010 Six Red Sox are named to AL team Jul 5, 2010 Youk needs fans' support in Final Vote Jul 5, 2010 Varitek (foot) goes on DL Jul 3, 2010 Add Varitek to dreaded list Jul 3, 2010 Francona manages a healthy outlook Jul 3, 2010 Depleted Sox try to put best foot forward Jul 3, 2010 Tri-County Telephone story told in memoirs Jul 2, 2010 Hall in position to help out Sox Jul 2, 2010 Foreign Minister not told of Israel's secret meeting with Turkey Jul 2, 2010 BONDED FOR LIFE Jul 1, 2010 Injury brings Red Sox’ Pedroia to his knees - fielding grounders Jul 1, 2010 Pedroia hoping to lose boot, crutches soon Jul 1, 2010 Pedroia practices Jul 1, 2010 Scott injures leg on go-ahead homer Jul 1, 2010 V-Mart placed on 15-day DL by Red Sox Jul 1, 2010 As Martinez sits, Varitek to step up for Red Sox Jun 30, 2010 Soreness mostly gone for Buchholz Jun 30, 2010 Forced to sidelines, Pedroia in good spirits Jun 30, 2010 Wrinkles? Whatever. Teens turn to Botox Jun 29, 2010 RT Colon's tendon injury could end his season before it starts (Yesterday) Jun 29, 2010 Injuries aren't getting Red Sox down Jun 29, 2010 Jana Rawlinson to quit Australia: report Jun 28, 2010 Parked cars still block access to T bus stops, despite new law Jun 28, 2010 Red Sox are hurting, but their team spirit is not broken Jun 28, 2010 Hamlin is fixed on target Jun 27, 2010 This injury truly hurts the most Jun 27, 2010 Broken foot puts Pedroia on sidelines Jun 27, 2010 Beggar who gave alms to the poor Jun 27, 2010 Pedroia suffers foot injury Jun 27, 2010 Red Sox lose Pedroia with foot fracture Jun 27, 2010 Publix is No. 1 in Atlanta Jun 27, 2010 At a crossroad in Haiti Jun 27, 2010 Pedroia hopes for best after foot injury Jun 26, 2010 Red Sox's late charges fall short vs. Giants Jun 26, 2010 Pedroia hurt in Sox’ loss Jun 26, 2010 No changing of the guard this July Jun 25, 2010 Jefferson City woman injured in crash Jun 25, 2010 A's standing pat? Jun 25, 2010 Staal recovering from second surgery to foot (Yesterday) Jun 23, 2010 Penguins' Crosby among finalists for multiple awards Jun 23, 2010 Grand Theft Auto Is Good for You? Not So Fast... Jun 23, 2010 Pt 2: Vandy campers continue summer stories Jun 22, 2010 Germany honours UK WWII veteran Jun 19, 2010 Looking Back, Looking Forward Jun 18, 2010 With Perkins Out, Celtics Need 'Sheed Or Big Baby Jun 18, 2010 Making fatherhood a team sport Jun 18, 2010 With Perkins out of action, Celtics have big void to fill Jun 17, 2010 Perkins out Game 7 with torn knee ligaments Jun 17, 2010 For team’s core, call tonight the last hurrah Jun 17, 2010 Just like real Jun 17, 2010 Perkins leaves Game 6 with sprained knee Jun 16, 2010 Stosur struggles to victory at Eastbourne Jun 15, 2010 Australian 'angel' saves lives at suicide spot Jun 14, 2010 Health Tip: When You're Using Crutches Jun 11, 2010
There were crutches on the floor next to Dustin Pedroia s locker. Designated hitter David Ortiz, who batted. (Boston Globe)
DanShaughnessyInside Baseball How Jacoby Ellsbury became the Nowhere Man of the Red Sox. Jul 13, 2010
When Theo Epstein was asked about Ellsbury's remarks, the Sox GM said, "That's behind us. The focus of Jacoby and the team remains on getting Jacoby healthy and ready to play as soon as possible.'' Ellsbury was scheduled to report to Fort Myers on Monday to begin running, throwing and hitting. The Sox are hoping he'll soon be ready for a minor league rehab assignment and would like to have him back in the lineup by early August. The Sox could use him. Marco Scutaro has been doing a nice job from... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pedroia hopes to be cleared to start walking without crutches that day. Turns determined Francona and pitching coach John Farrell have set the rotation for after the All-Star break. (Boston Globe)
This comment is hidden because you have chosen to ignore crutches. money moves everythingpeople are to complacent and greedy to give a s*** about the world they live in. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek, both out with foot fractures, are using crutches to maneuver around. Pedroia has already resumed fielding grounders from his knees and making throws from a seated position. (Boston Globe)
Elassaad, whose right leg was amputated above the knee in 1978, relies on a pair of crutches to walk. When he boarded the Independence Air flight in Boston, he had no difficulty ascending the stairs from the tarmac to the cabin. (Law.com)
Losers of four straight, with what appears to be half of their team on crutches, a big win was much needed for this battered and bruised ballclub, which entered Friday two games back of the second-place Rays and five behind the first-place Yankees. Unfortunately for the Blue Jays, this much-needed win came at their expense, as the Red Sox used four home runs, a seven-run third inning and a solid performance by starter Jon Lester to thump the Jays, 14-3, in front of 27,567 fans Friday night. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
She said crutches looked a lot easier to use when sports' stars were on them. "I've got to wear a moon boot for six weeks so I'll fit right in," she said of her return to sports reporting in the near future. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rossi, who has been walking on crutches since the end of last month, had said he hoped to return to racing at the Czech Grand Prix on Aug. 15. He broke his leg on June 5 in his home Grand Prix at Mugello. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Both Pedroia and Varitek are on crutches and wearing a boot. Pedroia sits in a chair every day during batting practice to offer help and support to the hitters. (Boston Globe)
This comment is hidden because you have chosen to ignore crutches. wow. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Dustin Pedroia and Jason Varitek, along with their crutches, made the trip. Pedroia played catch with coach Tim Bogar while sitting on a stool and later took grounders from his knees so as not to put weight on his fractured left foot. (Boston Globe)
As the second baseman sat in a chair with a medical boot on his left foot and crutches nearby, he smiled. Trust me, he said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
"I've got a lot of free time," said Pedroia, who is still using crutches with a fractured left foot. "I'll be voting like crazy for Youk. Hopefully he gets into that thing. His numbers are ridiculous. You look across the board. First base is a tough position, especially this year. Guys are putting up Nintendo numbers. But hopefully he gets in there. I'll be voting for him.". (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Instead he's on crutches and headed to the disabled list with a broken foot ... They are on crutches, in boots and can't put weight on their injured foot for 2-3 weeks. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Jason Varitek appeared in the clubhouse with crutches and a medical boot on his right foot. Varitek was one of two (along with reliever Manny Delcarmen) added to the disabled list yesterday a group of everyday players who could almost make up another lineup. (Boston Globe)
To see Jason Varitek in a boot and crutches and facing six weeks of down time wasn t what the Sox had in mind ... So Varitek went to his Celebrity Putt-Putt charity event Thursday night and didn t bring crutches or the boot for his broken right foot. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
You might have seen the pictures of Pedroia wearing a walking boot and using crutches. Dr Giurini indicated that he'd likely wear the boot for 4-6 weeks before beginning accelerated rehab, although the infielder will probably be on an exercise bike well before that. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
To further complicate matters, Smith broke the leg while hobbling on crutches. The injury required two years of recuperation, most of it spent in bed in a cast from his chest to his left foot. (Washington Daily News, NC)
When Dustin Pedroia cast aside his crutches and took ground balls from his knees Wednesday, cameras started clicking furiously while reporters scribbled in their notebooks. By the time the injured second baseman returned to his locker, a small crowd was waiting. (Boston Globe)
A World Health Organisation officer in Gaza said hundreds more scooters would follow, as well as drugs, crutches, hospital beds and surgical tools, building materials, food and clothing. The cargo had sat in Israel while Hamas, which governs Gaza, the Israeli military and international aid agencies negotiated its fate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
"For the first three months I wasn't able to walk, and the doctor said I couldn't go visit my dad until I wasn't on crutches and didn't have a limp," she said. "But I knew I had to be stronger, because he was always the strong one in our family.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
It certainly was unique to see a player so bent on practicing, on doing anything baseball related, that he turned to the spring training drill just a few days into having crutches and a boot. Hopefully I heal fast, Pedroia said. (Boston Globe)
"I was out there for about five minutes. I am pretty bored. I really don't have a lot to do right now," said Pedroia, who is on crutches and is wearing a boot. Even with Boston's second baseman expected to miss roughly six weeks, he is hoping to start walking on his foot in the next few weeks as he continues non-weight-bearing training. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Pedroia, sporting a walking cast and crutches, asked teammate for help up the dugout steps ... With that Pedroia made his way out to the grass in front of second base, tossed his crutches to the ground, grabbed his glove and yelled to third base coach to grab a fungo bat ... "I'm going to milk this," he said jokingly as he walked to the trainer's room with his crutches. (ESPN -- Baseball)
After the game, Scott entered the clubhouse on crutches and had to ensure the media he was OK to stand during an interview. He explained that he wasn't sure his ball had cleared the fence, and was hustling around first base when the injury occurred. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
"He is high-fiving guys with his crutches -- something only he could pull off.". Soreness mostly gone for Buchholz. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Sign of the times: Dustin Pedroia, one of a number of injured Red Sox, watches batting practice from the dugout, crutches close at hand ... The Pedroia plan Dustin Pedroia, on the disabled list with a broken bone in his left foot, will remain on crutches for 2-3 weeks. (Boston Globe)
He will be in the dugout loud as can be, and Victor will be the same way," Francona said. "He is high-fiving guys with his crutches -- something only he could pull off. " Red Sox, MLB name Moitoso an 'All-Star' BOSTON -- Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox and PEOPLE magazine announced Tuesday that Lenny Moitoso of Fairfield, Conn., is the Red Sox's All-Star of the All-Stars Among Us campaign. Moitoso will also be honored during a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park on Saturday before... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
"He is high-fiving guys with his crutches -- something only he could pull off.". V-Mart placed on 15-day DL by Red Sox. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
We heard from one woman a dancer who had her foot pad injected with Juvederm to give her more cushion and she ended up on crutches, says Tom Seery, president and founder of , a consumer review site for the cosmetic industry. Many of the doctors or clinics that would do this are trying something thats highly experimental. (MSNBC -- Health)
He was working out at the team's South Side facility and left the building on crutches. The loss of Colon would be another blow to an offense that has already lost former Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes, who was traded to the New York Jets after several off-field problems; and will be without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for at least the first four games of the season because of a league suspension. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Just a few hours after learning his foot was fractured, Pedroia found a spot in the dugout to take in Saturday afternoon's game -- walking boot, crutches and all. "I don't know what the cameras showed, but he was down there a half-hour before the game," said Francona. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Leading into Athens Rawlinson famously threw her crutches away after knee injury and raced against time to be fit for the Olympics, only to finish fifth. The Australian media scrutinised this entire episode and Rawlinson revealed she felt ostracised and not supported by the Australian public. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
They allow people to park indiscriminately at bus stops and that prevents people in wheelchairs and on crutches from getting on buses, said Haynes, citing what he called complete disregard for the law in some areas. We are not going to let this issue go, because it is one of safety. (Boston Globe)
He hobbled around the clubhouse on crutches for the rest of the weekend. Saturday it was Buchholz pulling up short like a wounded deer as he ran toward second base on a grounder to third by Marco Scutaro. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Dealing with pain Ten days after Martinsville, Hamlin was back on the track at Phoenix International Raceway, on crutches. He started 26th and finished 30th in the Subway Fresh Fit 600, which at the time represented his worst finish of the season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Or put you on crutches ... It just sucks, said Pedroia, leaning on metal crutches as he stood in front of his locker in the visitors clubhouse at AT&T Park yesterday ... And it was depressing to see Pedroia on crutches, wearing a black boot on his left foot. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pedroia, who was replaced on the roster by infielder Angel Sanchez, who was recalled from Triple A Pawtucket, was using crutches yesterday, with his left foot encased in a molded black boot. While Pedroia is out, the Sox will use a combination of Sanchez and Bill Hall. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
An unkempt Khimjibhai in tattered, unwashed clothes, limped through the school gates on crutches and placed the brand new clothes in the hands of 11 eager girls. He had used his savings of Rs 3,000 to buy the clothes. (India Times, India)
Now, one night later, the second baseman was on crutches, his sore left foot in a walking boot, gingerly maneuvering his way down a long corridor that led to the team bus outside of AT. Pedroia has had few nights filled with more dread and uncertainty ... "Until additional tests are taken, including an MRI exam, Francona would not rule out the possibility that the foot is broken. Pedroia's plan until the doctors run further tests? "Just ice, elevate, and pray, I don't know," he said. Losing... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Initial X-rays taken on Friday did not show a break, but the fact that Pedroia needed crutches to walk and a walking boot did not seem like a good sign. The two-time All-Star, who was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 2008, underwent further testing on Saturday morning, at which point the non-displaced fracture was spotted in the mid-bone of Pedroia's left foot. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
On a recent Tuesday, Judi Nolan, a mother of six boys, was on crutches at the Publix at Powers Ferry and Delk roads in Marietta. Bob Andres bandres@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
And now, the battered and broken live in tents, easy prey for infection and despair, tottering on crutches across rubble and fetid streets ... I could walk to school without crutches ... Outside, the soccer field turned gooey, treacherous for someone on crutches. (Boston Globe)
This time, Pedroia held court while standing on crutches -- not to mention a walking boot on his left foot. The star second baseman belted a ball off the instep of his left foot in the top of the third inning. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
While no break could be found in the initial X-rays, Pedroia was on crutches and had a walking boot on his left foot by the time the game ended. There will be more tests Saturday morning. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
The scene was far different last night, as Pedroia stood in the visitors' clubhouse at AT&T park with his left foot sheathed in a black boot, and crutches under his arms ... And he was having just as much trouble after the game, as he was driven out of the park on a cart, the crutches grasped tightly in his hands. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
San Francisco Chronicle June 24, 2010 08:58 PM. Friday, June 25, 2010. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
mariab wrote on Jun 22, 2010 2:40 PM:" @Geeze - You make good points re: permanent conditions that create disabilities. My point, however, is that one can drive - with accommodation - despite disabilities. Also, I don't think people look askance at individuals in re: their presumed ability to drive - if they are not ELDERLY - when they use a cane or are on crutches. " ... mariab wrote on Jun 22, 2010 12:25 PM:" I support driving tests for people age 75-ish and older. But having said that:... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
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He had his foot in a walking boot and was using crutches. "I've got about three more weeks with this boot and then some therapy and working out," Staal said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
"I'm just excited to be here and be part of the situation," said Staal, who showed up on crutches and with a walking boot on his right foot after having a second operation three weeks ago for a lacerated tendon. "I just had a minor procedure just to kind of help it move along quicker and heal faster," said Staal, who missed just two games in the second round of the playoffs after the top of his foot was cut by the skate of Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
They wanted to determine whether people leaving a violent film might be less likely to help a young woman who had dropped her crutches (a confederate of the researchers) than those leaving a non-violent film. Guess which crowd took significantly longer to help the injured young woman. (Scientific American)
Stephanie, who was off crutches during most of the SEC season, has made great progress since surgery on a fractured ankle early last season. My ankle is feeling really good, really strong," she said. "Im working with (trainer) Michelle Loftis and Tash (Weddle) every day, getting better, getting stronger. (VandyMania.com)
He added that he had been on crutches at the time because he had suffered an injury while fighting in Arnhem. Operation Eclipse's success meant the Western Allies captured a swathe of Germany's Baltic coast as the Soviet Union marched on central Europe. (BBC News -- Europe)
Also, I danced in the Marhati and the Salsa fusion dances in the Bollywood Bash, one of the best parties of the year; unfortunately I broke a leg during the performance and spent some time on crutches. But life at Kellogg doesn't stop. (BusinessWeek)
Yet he brought himself to the Staples Center on crutches and took his place at the podium to meet with the media. "Last practice of the season, last game of the season, you kind of just want to be with your teammates and coaches," Perkins said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
I want crutches like Daddy ... June 20, at 8 and 11 p.m. In the end, Feiler, albeit on crutches, walks across the Brooklyn Bridge with his family ... I m walking without crutches or canes for the first time in 23 months. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
"I'll probably never get this opportunity again to even make it back to the Finals," said Perkins, crushed that he'll be a witness on crutches. "Physically I'm doing better than I am mentally.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Perkins, arriving at the courtside podium on crutches with bandages around his knee, revealed he tore the medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments. He underwent X-rays on the knee Tuesday night and was informed of the severity of the injury by team trainer Ed Lacerte on Wednesday morning. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Perk is on crutches because of bad luck and a freak play. But his geezer teammates spent time on the shelf because of wear and tear. (Boston Globe)
"One of the hardest decisions a surgeon has to make in war is to remove an arm. For men who have lost both their legs - an arm is crucial for their rehabilitation and use of crutches.". For many of those going out to Afghanistan for the first time, it will be the biggest test of their lives. (BBC News -- Health)
Dr. Brian McKeon, the team's physician, attended to Perkins during a timeout on the floor and Perkins hobbled off using , Davis, and as crutches. He went straight to the locker room for further examination. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Five months after leaving Melbourne Park on crutches, Lleyton Hewitt ... Five months after leaving Melbourne Park on crutches, Lleyton Hewitt will return to the scene of his 2002 grand slam triumph buoyed by a rare defeat of Roger Federer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ritchie once rushed over to help a man on crutches. By the time he arrived, the crutches were all that remained. (MSNBC -- International)
(HealthDay News) -- If you've broken a bone in your leg or have had surgery that involves a lower limb, crutches can help keep you moving. But the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons warns that you should always take precautions. (MEDLINEplus)
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