Medical Device
cane Audio
cane [ keyn ]
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Orthopedic Equipment
Definitions related to cane (device):
  • (canes) Sticks used as walking aids. The canes may have three or four prongs at the end of the shaft.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A cane is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to provide minimal weight support while walking. Examples of canes include the following: A standard cane, a forearm cane, and a cane with a tripod, quad, or retractable stud on the ground end.
    Standard Product Nomenclature
    U.S Food & Drug Administration, 2003
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