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2. Orthopedic boot - Wikipedia

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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.

3. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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   In cases where the injury requires complete immobilization but not the rigidity of a cast, an orthopedic boot, also known as a CAM boot (controlled ankle motion) may be used, especially for foot or ankle injuries. These options are designed to protect the injured area while still allowing limited mobility.

4. Walking boot - Wikipedia

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   A walking boot may refer to: Hiking boot; Orthopedic boot This page was last edited on 28 August 2024, at 22:39 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...

5. Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults ...

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   Many recent, large, well-conducted studies have shown no benefits in reducing fracture risk, cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention, or death from vitamin D supplementation,” Cutler said.

6. Ankle fracture - Wikipedia

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   Ankle fractures may result from excessive stress on the joint such as from rolling an ankle or from blunt trauma. [1] [2] Types of ankle fractures include lateral malleolus, medial malleolus, posterior malleolus, bimalleolar, and trimalleolar fractures. [1] The Ottawa ankle rule can help determine the need for X-rays. [2]

7. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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   A pair of AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) braces being used to aid bilateral foot drop. Orthotics (Greek: Ορθός, romanized: ortho, lit. 'to straighten, to align') is a medical specialty that focuses on the design and application of orthoses, sometimes known as braces, calipers, or splints. [1]