A Comparison of a Two‐Wheeled Walker and a Three‐Wheeled Walker in a Geriatric Population

There are few data on the effect of walkers on gait and mobility or on comparisons of different walker types. We compared a commonly used 4‐legged, 2‐wheeled walker and a newer 3‐legged, 3‐wheeled walker in measures of gait, mobility, and patient satisfaction.

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