1793 / WALKER BOOT TALL / AIR
The OTC 1793 pneumatic high top walker accommodates the swelling patterns that occur throughout the rehabilitation process. Includes a molded foot piece with bilateral contoured struts, one boot wrap, three contact closure encircling leg straps, two contact closure foot straps, and application instructions. A suitable, affordable alternative to the short leg cast that is comfortable, stable and easy to apply and adjust.
Indications Listed Below
• Pneumatic bladder is easily adjusted to achieve desired compression and custom fit
• Wide low profile base for extra stability
• Uprights molded onto foot plate
• Shock absorbing sole reduces impact from heel strike to improve comfort during ambulation
• Low and wide rocker bottom helps promote a natural, stable gait
• Latex free
Product Features
Pneumatic bladder
Pneumatic bladder is easily adjusted to achieve desired compression and custom fit.
Shock Absorbent
Shock absorbing sole reduces impact from heel strike to improve comfort during ambulation.
Adjustable Straps
Adjustable straps accommodate bulky dressings or swelling.
How to Measure for and Apply Walker Boot
| SIZE | MEN'S SHOE | WOMEN'S SHOE |
|---|---|---|
| X-SMALL | 2 - 4 | 3 - 5 |
| SMALL | 4.5 - 7 | 6 - 8 |
| MEDIUM | 7.5 - 10.5 | 8.5 - 11.5 |
| LARGE | 10.5 - 12.5 | 11.5 - 13.5 |
| X-LARGE | 13 - 14 | 14 - 15 |
Measuring Instructions
A. Measure based on shoe size.
Application Instructions
1. Unfasten straps so that the foot can slip comfortably into the brace.
2. Starting with the bottom strap, tighten the straps snugly.
3. The walker boot should fit snug, but not so tight that it causes discomfort or disrupts circulation in the foot.
Medical Applications
Review the accompanying chart to determine the product that best suits your needs. On the left, you will find a variety of injuries that OTC products are specifically designed to treat and prevent. On the top, you will find the product numbers of all OTC Ankle Products. If a red box is present where the column and row intersect, your injury or condition is treated/prevented by the associated product.
| 1791 | 1792 | 1793 | 1793S | 1798 | 1799 | 2096 | 8698 | 8699 | 8700 | 8701 | 8704 | 8705 | 8706 | 8707A | 8711 | 8712 | |||
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| Metatarsal Fracture | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Post Surgery Use and Rehab | |||||||||||||||||||
| Soft Tissue Injuries | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sprain, Acute | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sprains, Grade 2 and 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sprain, Severe | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stable Fractures of the Ankle | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stress Fractures of the Foot |
SPRAIN AND STRAIN CONDITIONS
These affect the connective tissues around the joints. Sprains are injuries to ligaments.The injury can be considered mild (slight stretching), moderate (partial tear), or severe(complete tearing). One or more ligaments can be injured in a sprain. The severity of the strain will depend on the extent of injury to a single ligament (whether the tear is partial or complete) and the number of ligaments involved.
Helping the joint to heal is the purpose of ankle bracing. By placing the ankle in a neutral position, the support restricts movement and relieves painful stresses on the various ligaments, tendons and muscles. Further, it aids healing by restricting or limiting the use of the injured part of the extremity.
The conditions shown below may not be treated by the product listed on this page. Please view the above Medical Applications Chart to determine what conditions this page's associated product treats.
Mild strains
A mild strain can occur for a number of reasons, but is most often caused by a person’s weight being applied to an ankle that is at an unnatural angle - eversion or inversion - with the ligament or ligament group being stretched or even torn.
MODERATE & SEVERE SPRAINS
Sprains are classified as mild, moderate or severe based on the extent of the injury and the number of ligaments involved. A moderate sprain is a slight treating of a ligament or a ligament group, while a severe sprain will always be a complete tear, and usually among a group of ligaments.
ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES
The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body and is the most often injured, usually as a result of overuse. The Achilles tendon is stretched or relaxed with every ankle movement, which can lead to a prolonged recovery period if the patient becomes too active without the proper use of ankle supports or walking aids such as canes and crutches.
ACHILLES TENDINITIS
Shown to the right is an image of Achilles tendinitis, which is an inflammation or slight tearing of the tendon.
ACHILLES RUPTURE
To the right is an image of Achilles rupture, which is a complete tear of the tendon often associated with a “popping” sound when the separation occurs. Treatment for an Achilles rupture includes reattachment surgery followed by total resting of tendon until healed and strengthened through rehabilitation.
ANKLE ANATOMY
Bones of the ankle
A. Tibia
B. Fibula
C. Talus
D. Cuboid Bone
E. Cuboid Bone
F. Intermediate Cuneiform
G. Medial Cuneiform
Tendons & Ligaments of the ankle
A. Anterior Talofibular Ligament
B. Achilles Tendon
C. Peroneus Longus Tendon
D. Achilles Tendon
E. Deltoid Ligaments
F. Anterior Tibial Tendon