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Fitting a Cane

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3 steps in fitting a cane.

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN CCRC

Online Medical Reviewer: Kenny Turley PA-C

Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD

Date Last Reviewed: 12/01/2022

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