Can anyone advise about knee supports or knee braces which may be suitable for my mum who has mid-stage mixed (Vasc & Alz) dementia? The tendons on her right knee-cap have ruptured and her dementia is now far too advanced to consider surgery and 5 months post-op recovery. We've battled so hard to keep mum walking over the past couple of years but now I'm wondering if there is any more we can do. Mum is only 71 but has had severe arthritus in both knees. She has had knee replacements in both knees, but now the tendons / muscles have ruptured on one side of her right knee. The specialist suggested a rollator but mum can't use one because the wheels just move ahead of her and get out of control.
Any ideas at all would be very welcome - walking aids, supports, braces, magic wands...all ideas welcome.
Trying desperately to avoid using a wheelchair full-time.
Martin
Any ideas at all would be very welcome - walking aids, supports, braces, magic wands...all ideas welcome.
Trying desperately to avoid using a wheelchair full-time.
Martin