What is CAM Walker Boot Brace?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Therapeutic brace
The "cam walker" design is a lower extremity boot that provides support, protection and immobilization of the ankle after injury or surgery.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles tendonitis | 1 | 3 | |
| Broken ankle | 1 | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 1 | 0 | |
| Tendinitis | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with CAM Walker Boot Brace
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain in left knee | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking CAM Walker Boot Brace
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using CAM Walker Boot Brace
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 3 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 |
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