What is Walking boot?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic brace
A walking boot helps control plantar flexion and helps prevent foot drop. Heel is suspended over a molded cavity for maximum pressure relief.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot drop | 2 | 0 | |
| Achilles tendonitis | 1 | 0 | |
| Broken ankle | 1 | 0 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 1 | 2 | |
| Floppiness | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Walking boot
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 4 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Walking boot
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
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