May an amputee who walks on his knees go out with leg supports on Shabbat?

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Synopsis

The Mechaber distinguishes: supports for dangling legs are forbidden (they may slip off), but the chair and handrests are permitted since he cannot move without them. An amputee walking on his knees with leather supports may go out with them.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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