What is an Aircast boot used for?
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What is an Aircast boot used for?
The Aircast boot walker is used to provide support after severe ankle sprains, foot fractures and foot or ankle surgery. It’s also used to manage oedema. One of the benefits of the Aircast boot walker is the control it gives you as the wearer.
Can you walk in an Aircast boot?
You may need crutches to walk in an Aircast. If you suffer an ankle sprain or injury, your doctor may give you an ankle Aircast to help protect your injured joint and keep your ankle stabilized.
Is an Aircast the same as a walking boot?
Walking casts (also commonly referred to as walking boots, air casts, or stabilizers) are specially designed devices that serve to immobilize certain regions of the leg—ranging from just the ankle all the way up to the foot through the calf.
How long should you wear an Aircast boot?
Your doctor may have you use a boot for 1 to 6 weeks. How long you wear it depends on how serious your injury is.
Can you drive while wearing a walking boot?
It is NOT safe to drive with a cam boot or cast. The bottom line, here, is that braking response time – the time it takes to brake in response to a perceived need – is significantly increased whenever the ankle is restricted. Thus, it is NOT safe to drive with a cam boot or cast.
Can I walk on broken ankle after 5 weeks?
For most people, it’s after about two to six weeks although it may be less or more depending on the type and severity of your fracture. It’s crucial to adhere to your doctor’s orders not to put any weight on your leg too early as walking on a broken ankle too early can prevent it from healing.
How do you know a fracture is healing?
4 Signs Your Fracture Is Healing
- Pain Decreases. No matter how big or small your fracture is, the one thing they all hold in common is the pain you’ll experience due to it.
- Increased Mobility.
- Lack of Bruising.
- Swelling Subsides.
When can I start putting weight on my broken ankle?
Most people get the green light to slowly start putting weight on their leg around six weeks after breaking their ankle. The amount of time may be less or more depending on the severity of your injury, and it can take a few more weeks more before you’re walking normally again.
