The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categorizes medical devices into three classes based on the level of risk the devices pose to patients and users. Image Credit: IGORdeyka/Shutterstock.com ...

The three main types of crutches are axillary, forearm, and platform. The type a person requires will depend on their needs and physical capabilities, as each assists movement in different ways.

An estimated two million different types of medical devices are in the global market today, according to the World Health Organization. 1 From pacemakers to continuous glucose monitors, healthcare ...