WALKER BOOTS Which Boot Is Best?
Walker Boots are one of the most commonly used orthopaedic products in the hospital, with a wide range of indications. There are multiple types of boot, which are better suited to specific injuries. Ultimately, the primary aim of a ‘walking boot’ is to immobilise the ankle, reducing plantar and dorsiflexion whilst also limiting inversion and eversion. This protects the joint and reduces risk of further injury, allowing a safe environment for the bone or soft tissues to heal. Secondly, walker boots allow optimal loading to take place, where the patient can start putting weight through their ankle which can encourage earlier strengthening of the injury site and faster recovery ₁. There are other important considerations too; for example, the height of the boot needs to be as low as possible to minimise disruption to the patient’s walking pattern, and it needs to be durable enough to withstand day-to-day use. Equally, the ease of use for you as clinicians is key, and the simple fitting and adjustment of walker boots ensures you can allow efficiency in your service. Aircast is one of our oldest brands, and the first company to introduce a ‘pneumatic’ walker boot, introducing air cells to provide comfort, superior immobilisation, and crucially, swelling reduction. Together with our ProCare brand, we have a complete range of walker boots, to provide your patients with the optimal boot for their injury.
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