In which hand does Dr. House usually hold his cane in House, M.D.?

Dr. House usually holds his cane in his right hand in House, M.D.

House has chronic pain and impaired movement in his right leg after an infarction damaged muscle tissue. Holding the cane in his left hand would generally provide better mechanical support for the injured right leg, but the character is typically shown using the cane in his right hand. This visual detail became one of the show’s recognizable mannerisms.

The cane is not merely a prop. House’s limp, pain, and reliance on Vicodin are recurring parts of his characterization and influence how other people perceive him. The series uses his physical disability alongside his intellectual confidence and emotional defensiveness.

Viewers may remember the side incorrectly because House often switches posture, leans on furniture, or uses the cane in staged action. The canonical recurring depiction is right-handed cane use, while the injury itself affects the right leg.