1798 / INFLATABLE LOW TOP WALKER BOOT
The OTC Inflatable Air Walker Cast, Pneumatic Low Top Orthopedic Walking Boot Brace increases stability and help decrease pain and edema following trauma or post-operative procedures. Extra-Strong molded strut design with non-skid, shock absorbing sole. Designed for the treatment of stable fractures and ankle sprains. Purposefully engineered with an integrated pump which allows for the liner to easily inflate and adjust, accommodating changes in edema during rehab. The cushioned inner and outer sole provides shock absorption which helps improve comfort during ambulation, while the cushioned heel delegates greater energy absorption. A low-profile rocker bottom helps promote a natural gait and reduces plantar pressure.
Indications Listed Below
• Inflation system increases stability while decreasing pain and swelling
• Air bladder is easily adjusted to achieve desired compression and custom fit
• Unique shock absorbing sole
• Specially engineered rocker bottom helps promote a natural, stable gait
• Non-skid sole
• Soft, breathable foam liner keeps skin cool and dry
• Easily adjustable strap system
Product Features
Inflation system
Inflation system increases stability while decreasing pain and swelling.
rocker bottom
A low-profile rocker bottom helps promote a natural gait and reduces plantar pressure.
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 | N/A | 4 - 5 |
| SMALL | 5 - 6 | 5.5 - 7 |
| MEDIUM | 6.5 - 10 | 7.5 - 11 |
| LARGE | 10.5 - 12 | 11.5 - 13 |
| X-LARGE | 12+ | 13+ |
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. Repeatedly press the blue inflation button until desired level of inflation is reached.
3. The walker boot should fit snug, but not so tight that it causes discomfort or disrupts circulation in the foot.
4. Twist the black knob on the front of the boot to deflate.
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