At least once a week, a professional medical biller gets a phone call from a patient. âI got a bill from my insurance company,â the patient says. This is despite the fact that the top of the paper they are holding says, âTHIS IS NOT A BILL.â Patients think it is a bill because it looks like a medical bill.
Relevance. Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: A cane used to walk is properly used on the bad side, to provide support. If you have a bad right knee, it needs the help to bear the weight-which is the whole purpose of using the cane. It's acting as a third leg alongside, to help bear the weight the knee can't.
Here is a review of the appropriate way to walk safely with a cane on level surfaces. Be sure to visit your PT to make sure you are using your cane properly. Before starting, be sure your cane is adjusted to the proper height. You may wish to consult your physical therapist to do so. An easy way to adjust your cane is to stand with your cane next to your leg. Hang your arm down with your elbow straight. You wrist should fall at the level of the top of the cane.