Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0006856
MSH: Sticks used as walking aids. The canes may have three or four prongs at the end of the shaft.,SPN: A cane is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to provide minimal weight support while walking. Examples of canes include the following: A standard cane, a forearm cane, and a cane with a tripod, quad, or retractable stud on the ground end.,SPN: A cane is a device intended for medical purposes that is used to provide minimal weight support while walking. Examples of canes include the following: A standard cane, a forearm cane, and a cane with a tripod, quad, or retractable stud on the ground end.