Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Canes

Sticks used as walking aids. The canes may have three or four prongs at the end of the shaft.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Sticks used as walking aids. The canes may have three or four prongs at the end of the shaft.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Walking Sticks
  • Cane
  • Stick, Walking
  • Sticks, Walking
  • Walking Stick

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

91(75); was see under ORTHOPEDIC EQUIPMENT 1975-90

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Tree Number

  1. E07w.858.442.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Canes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002183. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002183
  2. Canes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_cane
  3. Canes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1494444