Aircast Walking Boot: BEST TIPS [Broken Foot or Broken Ankle]
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- Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2019
- If you have a broken foot or a broken ankle, then an aircast walking boot may be in your future. This is the ultimate guide for how to use an aircast walking boot for your ankle fracture, broken ankle or broken foot. This can also be called an aircast, a tall aircast, a short aircast or a CAM walker boot.
In this guide we talk about what the best instructions, the best socks, whether you can drive with a cast boot, if you have to sleep with it and more! So if you just had foot or ankle surgery, if you have a broken foot or ankle, then this guide is for you!
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Let me know what worked BEST FOR YOU! I love hearing which tips work best for people!
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I was in a cast for 6 weeks now a boot.I like the boot better but was told I will be going back in a cast when I have surgery for 2 weeks.
We hope you feel better soon!
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Hello doc! Just want to ask you this and I hope tou can help me. I’m just confused what is the best splint or foot support for my condition: I had a foot surgery after a glass ruptured my extensor tendon in my right foot. Right now I can’t walk been a month already and it hurts a little when i try to move my toes.. It kinda looks like drop foot now and i still have my wound but its healing..So what’s the best type of aplints for me? Please doc help me. I feel like I need a splint or support for my foot to bear no weight so my tendons would heal faster. My doc didnt advise me anything like that after my surgery 😭
I wish my doc had given me any fitting instructions at all! Also the instructions that came with the aircast weren't very clear. Thanks.
Wishing everyone watching a speedy recovery. We got this!
I broke my ankle and I am about to get a hard cast
Everyday 1% better... How did you break it?@@fearless110
You too! How is your healing going?
@@kbc1883 on Week 9 post Achilles Tear. Feeling good. Walking in a boot still, but transitioning into shoes any day now. How about you?
Lol putting a sock on just after a broken foot is probably the scariest thing ever.
Ouch, that is tough for sure! We really hope you feel better.
Just make sure to see a podiatrist in the future if your problem continues.
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Came to say the same. Just broke my ankle 2 days ago and there’s no way I’m pulling a tight sock on.
My first thought as well… a compression sock over my broken ankle….no way.
Same! Just broke my ankle and I’m terrified to pull on a sock, much less compression.
I was going to say the same. I have a Jones Fracture and, despite really wanting to wear a sock, I can't imagine trying to slide one over the break.
Watching this in my 3rd week of a cast, and dreaming of my boot so I can fully wash my foot! This broken ankle thing sucks ☹️
Thanks for watching and we hope you feel better soon!
We appreciate you as a fan, check with a doctor if not improving!
Michigan Foot Doctors thank you for posting all of these super helpful videos! OS appt 3/31 to get a fresh cast again, but in the meantime I’m binging your videos lol. Especially right now while I’m at home basically 24/7 dreaming of the future is so nice 🙏🏾😂
I know i have a broken rt ankle too.i am not happy at all with the cast.look forward to getting a boot so i can take pressure off ankle an leg.i asked my orthopedist about using a knee scooter.he did not recommend them says they can cause blood clots.is this true?
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@GRIM REAPER same here directly after my surgery i was placed inside of a boot and told to sleep in it as well but its extremely uncomfortable and cant sleep
Been walking on a broken ankle for 2 months now without knowing and just got a big ol’ boot today and was watching to make the bottom of the foot feel better and this helps. Thanks!
THESES GUYS ARE GOLD!!! LISTEN TO THEM! My surgeon knew nothing about correct brace, or correct exercises to decrease pain,
these doctors are GOLD!!! I work in health care. I know ! BLESS THEM!!!
Surgeons MAKE the wounds- they don’t HEAL them. Wound care specialists and PT’s have been my “go to”.
Just got one of these post surgery, a bit of pain because the incision areas are still a bit swollen but doc says all good. Can’t wait to start getting some pressure on the foot in about 4 weeks here
I had the boots on for abt 7 weeks. I used a couple kitchen towels/papers to line the part where the foot goes and baby powered the heck out of my foot and calves. Then change the towels + wetwipe my foot at least once a day! That prevents the gross smells and dead skin build ups.
Thank you so much. Pretty sure my foot is broken and can’t get into doc for a week. Had the boot from a previous sprain but forgot how to use it. Super grateful. 😊
Grateful you are here today!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So helpful! My doc had me add an arch support. Perfect for getting a better fit.
The compression sock has been so helpful! My calf would start to swell after a couple hours in the cast and was so unconfortable causing me to take off the cast, or noncomplient as you docs say. Now so much better.
Excellent, we hope you keep feeling better!
I wish I saw this when I first got my boot. I haven’t walked in almost 6 weeks. Today I find out if I can finally start walking in my boot
This video is EXCELLENT. Thank you for the tips. I wear compression socks AND shoe inserts and it never occurred to me to use these with my air cast. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
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Funny and factual at the same time! I've been in my boot for a week now.Despite the pain,I'm still cutting my lawn and moving things up and down the stairs.A MRI revealed that I have some kind of stress fracture,but won't know the specifics until Monday when I see the doc. I'm hoping like hell I won't need a cast, and that I can put a bit on weight on my foot.Yes I want this to heal, so I will be less active during this time....
How is your foot now? I have a repetitive stress fracture, I injured this same approximate place a few years ago by riding my bike over a very tall bridge! (dumb idea) Doc didn’t do an MRI this time as symptoms were the same as last time. He has me taking Vit D, Vit C and K2. Praying this heals for good, not sure how I injured it this time! Getting old isn’t fun sometimes… 😏
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very good Dr. this week 12/21/2020 is my last 6 weeks I am ready....I was told to winning it use my regular shoes...I am glad I did look at youtube and you explain about driving. I was thinking to always have my boot in my car..and buy a folding cane in addition merci mon Doc...
I just got into a boot for grade 3 sprain really bad thank you for this video 🥳
Thanks Doc, this was very helpful!
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Thank you. Informative and helpful.
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This was very helpful. I just got the tall boot from my Ortho clinic yesterday for a 5th metatarsal base fracture. I’ve only taken it off to sleep but when I put it on again it doesn’t feel as comfortable as it did when the doc’s staff did it. I need to follow your instructions closely again.
This video really helped me thank you
Woof putting the compression sock over my broken ankle for the first time was so painful and scary. I was convinced the snug fabric would just rip up my ankle and scar. But honestly once i got used to it, i was much happier. Also the air in my airboot took FOREVER to figure out and get used to! Thanks for the info ut helps alot
ruclips.net/video/bkiRUlAfnZo/видео.html This video might help further!
I tried putting compression sock after atfl surgery and bottled it. A normal sock is scary enough
Great! I like the idea of putting an insole in it to help it be more comfortable as well!
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Thank you! This video made me laugh and also provided some great points! I didn't think about an insert! I fell from 25 feet and broke/fractured both ankles amongst multiple other injuries. Fortunately, the right wasn't as bad as the left. I had an ORIF performed to secure the calcaneus and talus, but my navicular bone is still angry at me so I'll have to go in for more repairing. I bought a short boot at first and wore that until my surgeon recommended the tall. Since I've swapped, my ankle feels much more stable and the air pocket is fabulous for sustaining the position of my leg and foot. Although some say it seems terrifying to wear a compression sock, it's been quite helpful and comfy since the increase in swelling after my pin removal. What a huge difference! Not only with the swelling, but also with the inside of the boot getting funky. Yuck. My knee scooter has been great but I'm wondering if I should wear the boot with the iWalk?! Balancing on it makes me really nervous! Thank you again for sharing your knowledge! Here's to another surgery or two....... and then RECOVERING! :)
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Great video and enthusiasm thanks!
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Thank you for your videos. I’ve learned more from you than my orthopedic doc. I think he thinks I’m smarter than I am. I’m a 70 yr female with 3 metatarsal stress fractures. I was given the big boot 3weeks ago and I still have foot pain when I walk. Not as bad on the boot, but I hate the boot and find myself not wearing it more than 3-4 hrs daily. I’m retired and mostly at home. I wear Brooks Ghosts Sneakers when out of the boot or to run a few errands. I really like your suggestion about the compression sock. At my age I’m concerned about the high boot impacting proper calf circulation and creating clots. Thanks:)
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Thanks so much for this! I just got my boot and after 30 minutes I could feel my high arch start hurting. So I got lucky and yours was the first video I watched and BOOM! There was my answer about the insert. I bought a short boot before I saw my surgeon, but have ordered the tall one that he also recommended. Hopefully it will fit. Keep up the videos. I'll be back for more as my surgery for anterior tibula tendon rupture gets closer.
Um, replying so u remember this three years later
Great info.
Thank you!
Great video. I wish I'd seen this video before I broke my ankle last spring. I learned about using two socks through trial and error. Wish I'd have thought about using an insert. I used a "foot leveler" on my opposite shoe that sure helped keep my back aligned.
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Great video!!! Like the 2 tips abt orthotic sole and compression stocking!!!
Thanks and hope you feel better soon!
great video!! I have a "walking cast" for a few more weeks, then I get a boot! can't wait OMG wanna wash my foot so bad!!!
Thank you very much you helped me a lot!!!
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Thank you so much!
Looking forward to the boot..im still on a cast..thanks for the heads up and tips.💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤🤗
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Thank you for sharing this info
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Ok...it's Thanksgiving day and I just got my boot yesterday. Not much time to practice what feels better in putting on my boot. Right off the bat, the tech that fitted my boot did not spend more than 30 seconds putting my foot in my boot. They were busy and she did not give a flying flip about my comfort or explain how it was supposed to feel. She said nothing about a sock, but I was at least smart enough to bring one (note to Dr's office to advise patient to bring a sock as you suggested). I had a broken ankle in three places and had 2 plates and 8 screws that will not be removed. I've been in a cast for three months and had to change out my cast 5 times because of the reduction in swelling left knee high casts to become floppy and non-supportive.
Back to fitting my boot....the tech started with the velcro over my toes and proceeded to squash them like grapes in a wine barrel. Silly me thought it might get better from there. She put the hard plastic insert next. Think "cage", as there is no way out. She did the same with the velcro up my leg. Still, silly, silly me....., I somehow felt this initial discomfort would improve. The built-in pumps were next. At this point, I felt this exercise was more about her having to work the day before a holiday and she may have been hoping that I was disabled to the point where I would not enjoy being with 30 adults and seven kids in a small house on a rainy Thanksgiving. She succeeded. The first thing I did was deflate the pumping mechanism because the pressure was targeting the incisions on both sides of my ankle. Waiting for further instructions on what was an appropriate pain level, we were shuffled and deserted to a counter where we were supposed to schedule coming back in a month. Lesson over. No one left to ask 50 questions that did not come to mind until and you were strapped in tighter than Space-EX astronauts.
The next stage was getting to the car and hoping my squashed leg in this giant boot would somehow fit and be comfortable for the hour-long ride home. After being stuffed in the front seat, buckled in, and trying to find a place for my oversized leg to be comfortable, I realized I had just been manipulated out of the building and stuffed into a car that already did not have enough legroom. All this info would have been nice to know before leaving for this long-awaited appointment. The lesson learned....don't break your leg when you are over 55. I don't even have a good story to go with how it was broken.
Chuckled at hangnail. Lol’d at the broken boot explosion! Good stuff sir!
I sprained my ankle 4 weeks ago and drive for a living 6-9 hrs a day. This has been so tough. I use the iWalk 2.0 (sweatin’ in July!) and just rough it while driving. I ice it some at night. And catch myself bending/flexing my ankle a lot. Will I ever heal going like this? Thanks!
Thank you!!!
I've got a torn achilles, so no weight bearing at all right now. I have ice cream legs and am wearing a short boot. This video still helped even though I didn't break any bones, . . . you actually had me at your knee scooter intro because crutches kinda suck.
I ruptured mine too. Just got the boot today on my 2 weeks post op. You got any advice or tips or updates for me?
WTH is an ice cream leg?!
Thank you! No one told me how to make the boot comfortable! Goona get the insert and socks.
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Great video and I learned a lot! Thanks VERY much 👌
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@@DrTomBiernacki Done! And thanks again!
Thanks Doc!
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I've broken my foot 3 times, so I'm very comfortable with wearing a walking boot, and I'm a pro at putting it on lol.
Loved the video. I thought I had a bad sprain but after MRI and x-ray doc said I needed surgery. I've been running around with a broken ankle. Seemed not too bad since it was just a tiny piece. But after they got in for surgery they said piece had broken off when tendon tore. They did this fix on inside of ankle, outside breaks were healed. They also removed a spur on the top of ankle from another break. I have weak rolling ankles they said. But the worst was they had to do a stress test before surgery was done. That's when they discovered torn tendons on the outside of my ankle that required them to drill holes in my other bones to string up the tendons. After 4 weeks no. I've been in a tall boot, a bit different from yours with 4 straps. Weight bearing I might get to test 50% weight but loved the compression sock idea, just hurts too much yet to get it on. Still trying to wrap an ace bandage to help with swelling but cushion sock is working great with all this. I love the knee scooter in your video, this is actually the only time my ankle doesn't hurt when I can move quickly! Thanks again.
Going for my physiotherapy this weekend after my orthopedic stitch removal on my left fracture ankle. Hopefully everything will be fine after they will issue aircast boot they issue me last week
Love this guy
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“ it’s good support” I find that funny
love your video and delivery! thank you for the great advice. i fractured my 5th metatersal today and now i'm binging videos on how to take care of myself
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How long did it take to walk normally? I have the same injury
@@joshpropes I have the same injury atm how long did it take you to get better
@@joshpropesHey how are you now? just had the same injury
@@mubashirmuhammad377Hey how long it took you to walk again?
It was very helpful I did have for surgery next month there's several bones in the foot that's broken rheumatoid arthritis fractures Spurs ankle.
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Commenting for the algorithm! Good video thumbs up!
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Thanks for the tips!!!
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Good video with some great tips. I liked the idea of the insole! But putting on a compression sock when you've a broken ankle is gonna hurt! Ouch!
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You are hilarious!!! You're also extremely great at explaining things, I appreciate your videos.
This is a great video I really like this person
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I remember after my ankle operation I browsed on youtube and found your vids and found them very helpful. Until now I’m starting to wean off my moon boot Am still watching all your vids! Godbless and thanks!
Hopefully you can answer my question…I have a different boot. It’s an Ovation medical pneumatic boot. However, I noticed that after walking around a little bit, it presses into my shin bone and it hurts. I’ve tried adjusting the boot as well as adding one of the extra pads in that spot. The problem with the pad is that it very quickly slides up and out of the boot resulting in it literally falling onto the floor. What can I do to make this more comfortable?
DOC today recommended a boot for peroneal tendonitis. Offered surgery options but I am 56 and still desiring to play ice hockey and that surgery of tendon repair and or relocating my heal with some anchors to correct for a high arch scares the sh....t out of me. Maybe a 2nd opinion is prudent.. =)) Thanks for the video
Nice information. Should u wear air cast boot while sleeping?
I broke my tibia and fibula six weeks ago. Tibia is healed but fibula hasn’t yet. I start therapy this week which is week 7 post surgery. I’m excited and nervous to see what therapy will be like considering one of my bones isn’t healed yet .
Thanks for the advice. I just got the short boot to stabilize my ankle and foot.. got some paroneal tendonosis nonsense going on. Ordered it off Amazon and some Febreeze too.
Good tip about the socks. Ill try it with my compression socks and my custom orthotics. Im getting a CT guided steroid injection into the tendon sheath in about a month... my goal is to visit the doctor that day already pain free or low in pain.. and hoping the steroids will only help further my chance at avoiding surgery.
Been a 6 month journey for me so far to get to this point. Without an MRI I have no idea how bad off I'd be right now.
I have exactly the same thing goin on. I’m getting cortisol injections. How did it all go?
I have a ruptured atfl, I had reconstruction surgery with an internal brace, I'm currently in a cast and will be in a walking boot in 5 days time. Thanks for your advice. 😊
Amazing surgery, I wish you the best of recovery!
I had atfl and cfl surgery..just been 15 days..got a boot which is probably a bit large for me..struggling to adjust into it
My doctor suggested me to wear one of those boots cause I got a Peroneal Tendinitis below my maleolar area right foot. Need to learn everything I can before buying the boot.
I have a LisFranc injury with surgery. Great video. Where do I get the foot insert?
I drive with my boot. I use my left foot for the brake.😂It works for me since I can drive a stick, it sort of feels like using a clutch.
I drive just fine, in fact probably better than 70% of the drivers out there. Lol.🤣
But then, I used to be a professional truck driver. Just be more alert and driving should be ok. But if you're not comfortable and confident, don't do it.
Hii, i have underwent haglunds deformity surgery 3 days back and have been given the tall pneumatic boot to be used for a month. Now my question is "Does my foot needs to be elevated inside the boot, or does it needs to be flat inside while walking?". I am asking this, since my foot stays elevated without any support underneath, inside the boot. Will that affect the surgery incision?
Thanks for good advice. I’m looking for a boot as I severely sprained my ankle a week ago. I still cannot put my weight on it but I need to get it sorted ASAP
We would love to help you with your foot and ankle problem, but a complex problem like this really does require in depth evaluation and imaging to make a proper diagnosis. We wish we could do more for you!
We would be doing you a disservice with general advice for such an important issue. Your podiatrist or primary care doctor can likely help much more than we can in this instance.
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2 weeks out from surgery and I'm walking in the boot without crutches!
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@@apinkham77 that sounds wonderful. I go tomorrow to see if I need surgery. Really praying I don’t but I didn’t even know about these boots. How was your healing process
Very helpful tips. I'm in the pneumatic Aircast long boot for chronic tendonitis. I am having 2 problems: 1) leveling my hips. Bought a Even -up accessory, and it helped, but the hips are not quite level. 2) shin pain. I placed some socks on the shin, which is helping, but I noticed my leg sliding forward when walking. That seems to be the source of the shin pain. Not sure what else I can do. Any suggestions are definitely appreciated!
You could look into tb-500 & bpc-157. American peptides. They heal soft tissue injuries.
Very funny guy. Great video. Very informative
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Was looking forward to estimated timeframes of wearing it e.g. how many weeks/months?
Glad to see I’m not the only one haha
Hello doc! Just want to ask you this and I hope tou can help me. I’m just confused what is the best splint or foot support for my condition: I had a foot surgery after a glass ruptured my extensor tendon in my right foot. Right now I can’t walk been a month already and it hurts a little when i try to move my toes.. It kinda looks like drop foot now and i still have my wound but its healing..So what’s the best type of aplints for me? Please doc help me. I feel like I need a splint or support for my foot to bear no weight so my tendons would heal faster. My doc didnt advise me anything like that after my surgery 😭
About how long does it take for the 2 bones to fuse after a DWYER OSTEOTOMY (used 2 arthrex screws) ? Even though it was misaligned (surgeon owned the error), I am curious when they consider the bones to be totally FUSED together in a good healer? Thanks
I have wide calves I haven’t been able to fit anything that goes anywhere past my ankle since I was a teenager so after my cast came off 3 months post surgery I didn’t even bother going into a boot I used a walker and I put most of my weight on my other leg and slowly shifted more weight onto the other foot until I was comfortable walking hopefully it didn’t screw me over too badly I was just so sick of going to the hospital so after they took my cast off I never went back for my next xrays
If your calf is too big for the tall boot, you can put a tall pot of water on the stove on low. Heat the water to between 150 and 190 Fahrenheit. (Use a meat thermometer) Take the liner out and the top strap off. Immerse the boot upside down into the pot for about a minute. Take it out and stretch it with your hands. I measured mine across before I immersed it and then afterwards. I just needed about a half an inch more. Fits great now.
You do not need the water any higher. You can just hold the boot in the water but it didn’t hurt mine to set it in there on my electric stove. My stove was at about 1.8 of 10 heat setting. Good luck
thanks ; my podiatrist just put the boot on me, told me leave it on as much as possible, including to bed.
Did not mention anything about the air pumping situation.
* it is the shorter boot, not the style you used here. I am one of the "old ladies" who can't tolerate the tall boot.
I have RA & OA on top of it and lots of arthritis in my feet (those bones on top mostly) , a bone spur and now Achilles tendonitis .
Have to walk my dog 3 times a day for his call to nature.
The struggle is real.
Although I really do love my foot doctor , he gave me no other instructions.
I had to google to find out what the big red bladder button even is.
It should be mentioned that people should get themselves a leveler for the other foot/shoe.
I am now trying to determine which insert(s) to use on the leveler b/c mine has 3 choices.
🙄but then as I was leaving , he said "are you driving?" and I said yes and he told me well you can't wear then, you have to take it off.
Hello. Which boot (tall or short) for calf tear? Need to avoid planter-flexion. Thanks
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I had Limitus Rigidus surgery three weeks ago. They just put on the large walking boot on. How much can I walk now? Are there limits to walking? I have no pain in the big toe.
Are CAM boots for non weight bearing PRIOR to surgery? I have a broken ankle and dislocation for 3wks now. This boot is heavy and my foot can't even go into a 90° angle so putting my foot in here was just wrong to me. Doc took my splint off yesterday gave this to me and it was horrible. It put more pressure on my good leg to walk and now my knee hurts like hell on my good leg. It took so long for me to walk a short distance. I was crying. As soon as I got home I took it off. My surgery is supposed to be in a few weeks since he's going on "vacation" today... Trying to get a 2nd opinion asap! Hope you see this! Thnx
With a broken ankle you would Not be pulling on and off a compression sock like that!
With a painful one you would most likely be in a cast as well, but you're absolutely right, be safe and gentle!
The socks they provide with the boot roll right on and are very soft. Machine washable aswell
@@DrTomBiernacki I have an extremely painful break and they refused to use a cast so the advise of yanking a sick on and off was very unhelpful
@@saladDressin Then that sucks for you. Should've gotten a cast
I’m watching this with a freshly fractured fibula and watching him yank that sock off made me wince…lol
i walked on my broken foot for ten days before realizing it was broken. i walked in a parade and did manual labor for all ten of those days
Ohh I hope you get to rest your foot now.
@@IslanderloverBKK yeah im sitting at home with it up watching horror movies and eating zebra cakes with my dog😂
@@smooches-the-deathmetal-bunny That's great! I had an inversion ankle injury almost a month ago and made a mistake of walking it off for two days, so here I am Day#27 and still can't walk and pretty much doing the same thing as you are! I'll be eating my bday cake in bed tomorrow 🤣🤣
Me too
I sprung or dislocated my ankle back in 3rd grade and hated wearing the boot, now I'm 29 and my balance is off and my ankle rolls inwards, I was just curious if wearing a boot now will line my ankle back into the right place or the ankle would have to be snapped back into place first then the boot?
I'm on week 9 of no weight baring, I'm no weight baring for 10 weeks total. Had a tri-fracture with dislocated ankle. Wore a cast for 6 weeks now in a air cast. I have found that I can't wear a compression sock as where the hardware had to go its pretty darn sore still. I found some super super soft mid calf socks that are kind of thick for that cushiony feel. It's 100° here but I don't care because my foot says thank you!!
I can take my leg out of the air cast as much as I want just as long as I'm laying down and no one comes near it. 😁
Bless you
I have an identical injury, and I'm 5 weeks in. Can I ask how long you were non weight bearing? And how long before you were walking normally again (or as near as)? It just feels like such a slog at the moment!
I have the same trimaleolar break with dislocation. Took three weeks to get in for surgery. Half cast for 18 days, x-ray’s and told doing amazing and into a boot. The boot, I believe is too narrow at the ankle. It hurts like the dickens. So much that I can not sleep at night for constantly removing and replacing boot. Is it supposed to hurt this much at the ankle? I have scrawny ankles according to the doctor that first checked me.
If it’s supposed to be snug but comfortable I think mine is ill fitting. Please weight in Doc.
@Bunny Toes that definitely doesn't sound right. I had my surgery within 24 hours of the injury, then half cast for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks my staples were removed, and I was given a hard cast for 4 weeks. The cast absolutely should be snug and comfortable, although there's obviously no guarantee of no pain. I had my hard cast removed 3 days ago (so 6 weeks after the accident), and now in a boot for 4 weeks, and I feel I've really turned a corner. Not a doctor, but it sounds like you were put in a boot far too soon. I would be asking for some further consultation
@Bunny Toes I should have added that my boot is very comfortable, it sounds as though yours has been poorly fitted.
Question i reasentley broken my right foot. It is healing slowly. I have a air boot on now as we speak do i still need to keep it elevated.
Hello Doctor, can we travel by airline with a cast on. It’s for my son. He is 6 years old. He had A minor fracture. Doctor told to wear cast for 2 weeks. We are travelling to India from Canada next week. However I can’t make a decision now. Nurse told us to get splint in cast
Hello.its already been my 7 weeks after 8 had an ankle surgey. So is it okay to practice walking without walking boot? Bcoz my doctor didnt recommend it to me only he said i will go to therapy
Great video, thanks!
Broke my left fifth metatarsal. Doc said i did my own Taylor's Bunnion repair. I'm 71 and broke it working out on the mini tramp rebounder. Had i been in shoes i think it would not have broken! It has been 8 days since the injury. Will be re x-rayed in 6 more days. I am to be non weight bearing for 8 weeks. This is the hardest thing I've ever tried too adapt to. Crutches have reinjured my right shoulder (had a rotator cuff repair two years ago). The knee scooter is very hard on both hips. But that is settling down. What is not settling down is the bruising under my knee cap. We have two scooters, one for indoors and an All Terrain for on the gravel. Both are hard on my knee. Any suggestions on getting through this ?
You sounded like anyone could walk in that boot.
should i ask my doc if i can walk in the walking boot??
I'm also going to get an insole, that looks wonderful!! Thanks!
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I broke my ankle a few days ago, might get one, I'm excited
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Broken ankle gang. Except I got a cast 4 weeks ago. I'm in it for 1 more week, then I'd transition to a walking boot.
Get one, I had a break and a fracture..Im short and the long boot difficult for me to walk in, however the short boot a life saver.. I've had it for 3 months now and would recommend..
@@e57may how’d you heal? And did you have a cast at all? I’m in a splint and deciding when to get into a boot (can’t afford to see ortho surgeon)
@@caitlinrios2030 Didn't heal well..Still limping from break and fracture 9 months ago..CT scan on Thur.night..Get results next week..
I love my scooter I don’t want to give it up!! I just got my cast off yesterday and I’m trying to learn to put the 25% pressure on my ankle that I broke in January using the boot. Wish my luck.
what do I do if my aircast is making my foot swell, my heel is always moving no matter how much I tighten and put air in it, my heel kills and foot burns. 5th metatarsal break please help.
mine makes my heel burn. i’m not sure if it’s rubbing against it or pushing on it. but any tips for this? a sock isn’t helping and the doctor didn’t give me a pump.
Can you show us how to properly take care of cast boot? Like how to wash it?
Thats a great idea, I will make one!
Michigan Foot Doctors has this video been made yet? I received my foot a week ago and would like to know this.
That's what I'm looking for rn lol
Anyone find any information on this?
@@DrTomBiernacki hey is there any info about cleaning the medical walking boot? Really struggling with this
My first week in the short air cast boot after plantar fasciitis surgery, 3 inches of fascia was removed, with 7 stitches. The doctor said it was so tight. It wouldn’t heal after suffering over a year. I didn’t know the air cast pumps up using the circular pumps on the side until I was in the store and someone told me, I was wearing it all wrong smh.
very useful video. Thank you. one question : I have a simple fracture on my pinkeye toe like a hairline fracture so the bone is not displaced but there is a fracture on the bone. Do you think this boot is enough or I need to use the crutches together ?
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I broke my left metatarsal bone in my left foot. Do I need a boot for this? Thank you and All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
This is a fantastic video. Can you please make a video about sitting around in the boot? I can't remember what they told me. Do I (can I, should I) take the front portion off while lounging with my foot up? I have a broken foot. I know I'm supposed to sleep with it on, tips about sleeping in the air boot, etc. Thanks!!
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What would be SUPER helpful is a review of shoe lifts for the non booted foot. I’m in a boot now and it’s about 1 1/4” taller than my other foot!
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The even up should be offered along with every boot 😒 my hips and knees hurt so bad from being misaligned
Broke my fifth metatarsal at work less than a week ago. I have the tall boot but not sure if I'm supposed to wear it around the clock??? Also, I've noticed the boot makes my foot feel numb and cold after a while. I don't sleep in it! Also, can't wait to get this over with and move on with my life!!! Thanks for your videos. 🤩
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Try 2 broken ankles and fractured patella… always someone worse off… chin up lady