hi,

First of all, for nonweightbearing usually axillary crutches are preffered. Generally, elbow crutches are used to provide lateral stability eg: Paraplegics. The usual pattern of progression is as follows.

a) First, 3-point nonweight bearing followed by

b) toe touch walking, then 3-point partial weightbearing, the amount of weight borne on affected limb varies.

c)4-point crutch walking

d) 2-point crutch walking

With regards,
Venkat