AAOE Casting, Splinting and Soft Goods Program-Soft Goods

Video Transcription

Walking Boot Non-Pneumatic. Identify the appropriate size walking boot for the patient by referring to their shoe size.  Using the manufacturer's catalog, locate the matching size boot for their shoe size.  Remove the boot from packaging and loosen all Velcro straps, Velcroing the straps back to themselves on the boot.  Open the liner of the walking boot, and have the patient put their foot in the walking boot, ensuring their heel is placed firmly in the back of the liner in the boot.  Close the liner of the boot. It should be snug to fit. Reapply each Velcro strap, snug to fit. Examine the walking boot, ensuring the patient's toes are not hanging over the edge,  and ask the patient if there is anything irritating to them. Have the patient stand and ambulate to ensure there is no irritation when walking.

Video Summary

To fit a non-pneumatic walking boot, match the boot size to the patient's shoe size using the manufacturer's catalog. Remove the boot from its packaging and loosen the Velcro straps. Open the liner and have the patient place their foot in the boot, ensuring the heel is firmly at the back. Secure the liner snugly and reapply the Velcro straps. Check that the patient's toes do not hang over the edge and ensure there is no irritation. Have the patient stand and walk to confirm the boot is comfortable and provides the needed support.

Keywords

walking boot size

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patient comfort

heel placement