krukarm

Krukarm is a term used in some Scandinavian languages to refer to a forearm support on a mobility aid or, more generally, to a forearm-based arm component. Etymologically, it combines kruk, meaning crutch, with arm, meaning arm.

Medical usage: The most common meaning describes the forearm crutch (also called a forearm crutch), which consists of a cuff that wraps around the user’s forearm, a handgrip, and a vertical shaft. The user bears weight through the forearm and hand rather than the armpit, offering stability for certain injuries or postoperative recovery. Forearm crutches are adjustable for height and cuff size and are available in materials such as aluminum or carbon fiber. They are typically prescribed for partial or full weight-bearing during rehabilitation and for mobility assistance.

Other contexts: In technical or translation contexts, krukarm may appear as a direct translation for “crutch arm” in manuals, or as a component name in devices with a pivoting arm design. In everyday language, its precise meaning depends on the region and field, and some texts use the term more broadly to refer to any supporting arm.

See also: crutch, forearm crutch, underarm crutch, mobility aid, prosthesis.