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A controlled ankle motion walking boot, also referred to as a controlled ankle movement walking boot, below knee walking boot, CAM boot, CAM walker, or moon boot, is an orthopedic device prescribed for the treatment and stabilization of severe sprains, [3] fractures, and tendon or ligament tears in the ankle or foot.
Newly applied short leg cast Plaster of Paris short leg walking cast with toeplate. The short leg cast is designed to immobilize the lower leg and ankle, extending from just below the knee to the toes. It is used to treat less severe injuries, such as ankle fractures, foot fractures, or severe sprains.
Calcaneal fracture; Other names: Heel bone fracture, [1] lover's fracture, Don Juan fracture: X-ray of a fractured calcaneus: Specialty: Orthopedics, emergency medicine: Symptoms: Pain, bruising, trouble walking, deformity of the heel [1] Complications: Arthritis, decreased range of motion of the foot [1] Causes
Pronation is the way your foot lands and distributes the impact inward or outward when you’re walking. Having high arches, incorrect pronation, and wearing shoes that aren’t supportive enough ...
Wearing comfortable, supportive footwear while dealing with a foot injury — or actively recovering from recent podiatric surgery, ranging from fracture repairs to reconstructive procedures ...
"Ignoring foot pain can lead to injury and chronic problems also affecting ankles, knees, hips, back, and the way you walk." %shareLinks-quote="Breaking shoes in is a really bad idea, and I don't ...
A Jones fracture is a broken bone in a specific part of the fifth metatarsal of the foot between the base and middle part [8] that is known for its high rate of delayed healing or nonunion. [4] It results in pain near the midportion of the foot on the outside. [2] There may also be bruising and difficulty walking. [3] Onset is generally sudden. [4]
The TSF is used in both adults and children. It is used for the treatment of acute fractures, mal-unions, non-unions and congenital deformities. It can be used on both the upper and lower limbs. Specialised foot rings (which are not seen in the picture) are also available for the treatment of complex foot deformities. [citation needed]