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XLR8

Code U08901ANKLE / FOOT
Non-hinged walker boot

Features & benefits

  • Integrated rigid shell for optimal support and maximum protection
  • Non-skid, low profile, shock-absorbing outer sole
  • Wide base & tread pattern is durable and allows for easy and safe walking in all weather conditions
    and on a variety of surfaces
  • Soft internal foot pad & wide heel area to accommodate bandages
  • Integrated medial & lateral air pumps (and air release valves) for:
    •  perfect anatomical fit and faster oedema reduction
    • individual control of dual air chambers
  • Anatomically Correct upper edge of posterior calf shell to enhance comfort and patient compliance.
  • Anterior-closure liner with adjustable sizing and extra length above the upper shell configuration to
    eliminate potential edge pressure or soft tissue impingement.
  • Adjustable front plate compression due to strapping mechanism that enhances anterior and
    circumferential compression.
  • Adjustable / removable toe guard for customised fitting

 

Indications

  • Post-operative immobilization
  • Stable fractures of loer 1/3 of leg
  • Stable foot fractures
  • Severe sprains

Contraindications

  • Unstable fractures
  • Fractures of upper tibia or fibula
  • Do not apply in direct contact with broken skin
  • Not suitable for patients over 160kg

Sizing guide

SIZE Ladies UK Men UK
XS Up to 3 Up to 3
S 3 - 6 3 - 6
M 6 - 9 6 - 9
L 9 - 13 9 - 12
XL 13 + 12 +

 

Fitting & user guide

Putting on the boot:
  1. Unfasten the velcro straps and remove the rigidfront part.
  2. Open the foam boottee.
  3. Sit down and plave your lower leg and foot in the foam boottee. Check that your heel is placed correctly at the bottom of the boot.
  4. Close the bootee and apply it firmly around the lower leg and foot.
  5. Replace the rigid front part.
  6. Fasten the walker boot again by tightening the velcro straps from the bottom up.
  7. Adjust the toe guard.
  8. To increase the compression while maintaining comfort at the ankle bones, inflate the the 2 air cells on either side of the Schilles Tendon by pressing the blue inflator bulb.
  9. To deflate the air cells and reduce compression, open the cap on the back of the inflator bulb and press the valve.
  10. Ty to walk with the boot to check that it fits properly and that it is working correctly.

Please note:

  • The boot must be tightened enough to immobilise the foot but not so much taht it restricts blood circulation
  • In the event of pain, tngling or numbness, loosen the strans or deflate the side air cells.
  • Check with your practitioner

Removing the boot:

  1. Loosen the straps, remove the rigid front part. 
  2. Open the boottee completely and pull your boot out, leaving the boottee inside the walker.

Care instructions

  • Foam boottee fully removable for washing.
  • Wash in cold water
  • Fasten the Velcro tabs before washing
  • Do not use detergents, fabric softeners or aggressive products( products that contain chlorine)
  • Squeeze out excess water
  • Dry away from the heat source

Additional information

COMPOSITION

  • Shell:100% Polypropylene
  • Lining:100% Polyurethane
  • Straps:100% Polyamide

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