Can you wear a walking boot instead of a cast?

Can you wear a walking boot instead of a cast?

As the foot or leg begins to heal, a walking boot slowly allows weight to be put onto the foot. Your doctor may recommend a walking cast also known as an orthopedic walking boot instead of a cast. The goal of a walking boot varies depending on the condition, but generally the goal is to aid in healing.

Is a moon boot better than a cast?

Short-leg walking boots (WBs) have been reported to be an effective alternative to plaster casts (PCs) that could shorten this postoperative recuperative period. The aim of this study was to compare the functional recovery of a conventional PC with that of a WB after surgery for ankle fractures.

Do you sleep with moon boot on?

Your assessment with your Podiatrist takes into account your fracture or injury, health, medications and mobility requirements. Some fractures may require the use of the walker 24 hours per day, while others may be able to be taken off for sleeping.

Why are walking boots bad?

Researchers speculate that solid AFOs and walking boots negatively affect balance by limiting ankle joint motion, which decreases proprioceptive feedback from ankle joint receptors and muscle spindles around the ankle joint while also limiting the “ankle strategy” for correcting postural alignment.

Do you still need crutches with a walking boot?

Generally speaking, keeping weight off may well require you to use some type of assistive device even with a walking boot. But it doesn’t have to be crutches. Leaning on a walker or cane or using a wheelchair for longer periods where you might be on your feet may be the right thing for you.

Can you walk in a moon boot without crutches?

The short answer is no: You don’t need crutches with a walking boot. While you shouldn’t generally put weight on a walking boot, other mobility aids can be used instead of crutches to prevent this from occurring. These include wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and others.

Can wearing a walking boot cause pain?

Secondary site pain after CAM walker boot wear is common. The frequency and severity of pain lessened after transition out of the boot. Yet, one-third of patients still had new or worsened secondary site pain 3 months after cessation of boot wear.

Can I drive with a walking boot on my left foot?

This device cannot be worn while driving, even if the boot is on the left (non-driving) foot. This is the law, folks! Also, this device cannot be worn in the shower because water can damage your equipment. Your boot may be worn in bed, but only if your provider directs you to do so.

Should I wear a sock with my walking boot?

Adding a sock to the equation is a good idea for a few reasons: It will help reduce any friction between the brace and your skin, which can help prevent any chafing or blisters. Socks for walker boots can act as a buffer between your foot (and its sweat and dead skin cells) and the brace.

Can you get a blood clot from wearing a walking boot?

Because the natural walking action is purposely restricted by the CAM boot to rest and recover from an injury, the calf muscle’s usual pumping action (contract-relax action) is inhibited allowing blood to pool and coagulate in the calf potentially giving rise to DVTs.

What can I use instead of a walking boot?

Thankfully, there is now an alternative to the traditional walking boot. The TayCo External Ankle Brace is the only ankle brace that allows you to use your own footwear and orthotic, while providing the necessary ankle support. This lightweight alternative eliminates the limb imbalance with functional recovery.

Can a moonboot be used as a cast?

A moonboot will keep the bone stationary enough for the bone to knit completely back together successfully. A moonboot is just as effective as a traditional cast is, but only when the patient wears it exactly as the doctor orders at least, with factures where the patient can place weight on them.

Do you need to get used to Moon Boots?

Simply put, yes. Moon boots will take a little getting used to, and they will feel very different, but this is exactly what we’d expect with any device that offers significant offloading to one foot. Your other foot and leg will be taking on more weight/pressure, but it’s only for a certain period of time, and it’s essential for your recovery.

When to use a boot or a cast?

Broken or fractured bones in the lower leg aren’t all treated the same. Sometimes a cast is used, other times a boot is the preferred method of treatment and sometimes both are needed. Discover how surgeons and doctors determine which type of orthopedic device to use when working to treat a broken or fractured bone.

How is an ankle cast and walking boot used?

They were put in an ankle cast and special boot with a heel to keep the ankle in a slightly flexed (foot pointed down) position. This is called the equinus or plantar flexed position. It protects the tendon from overstretching too early. Walking was allowed with as much weight as the patient could handle.