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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Walking boot?
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A 38-year old asked:
Should I wear a walking boot if I have ankle problems?
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A 34-year old asked:
6 year old twists ankle, will they need a walking boot?
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A 39-year old asked:
If you have an air cast walking boot can you still walk?
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A 40-year old asked:
Had ORIF surgery to stabilize fibula 2 mos ago and am transitioning to a walking boot and 1 hr/day on recumbent bike, is swelling normal?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can a walking boot go on either foot?
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A 44-year old asked:
How does a walking boot fix a fractured foot?
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A 33-year old female asked:
When a big toe is broken, is it better to use crutches and not walk at all, or to use the walking boot if the doctor allows? I am scared of walking!
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A 19-year old female asked about a 50-year old female:
Broken leg w/ screw Told not to put weight on it or else screw will shatter. Fell, leaned on leg briefly while Wearing walking boot. Will it be okay?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Would docs ever put you in a walking boot for a broken toe?
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A 40-year old asked:
Where can I get a walking boot for posterior tibial tendinitis?
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A 39-year old asked:
How does a walking boot heal if you can still walk on foot injury?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is it possible to walk on a broken ankle in a cast thats in a walking boot?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have a complete tear of my ATF and partial of my cTF I been in a walking boot had a MRI done. I can't walk or bend my toes. Do I need surgery?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I have a high ankle sprain and I've been in a walking boot for 4 weeks. I tried walking today with no boot with pain. Should I remain in the boot?
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A 35-year old asked:
Will my fractured ankle need a hard cast or just a walking boot?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Going on vacation idaho to mexico but sprained my ankle a week ago and can barely walk will a walking boot help on vacation so I won't need crutches?
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A 33-year old female asked:
What is the best way to keep in shape when having an immobilized leg (walking boot) due to a broken big toe? Ideas? Why am I so tired since it broke?
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A member asked:
Should i use crutches? Or should i use a walking boot? Both? so, i was playing soccer when i tripped and fell on my ankle. Just a few months ago, i sprained the same ankle and it really hurts. my dad does not want to take me to the doctor, though. I do ha
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A member asked:
Where in Maryland can I get oxymorphone prescribed? I broke my leg a few years ago, and did not have surgery, when I got my walking boot I took it off and starting doing hard labor work. I confident that my leg did not heal back right, because it gives m
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A 38-year old asked:
Fibula fracture. so how long will i be in a walking boot?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I was in a walking boot for 8 wks Cuz I fractured my foot its been 10 months and it still hurts why is this still happing I wonder if its heeled?
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A member asked:
Is it normal for a high ankle sprain to still be swollen 3 months after the injury? I was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain after a taekwondo accident. i was put in a walking boot for 3 weeks and then in a lace up brace for several weeks. It was feeling
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A 38-year old asked:
When do you prescribe a cast vs a walking boot after foot and ankle injury?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How can you prevent an ankle fracture from becoming displaced?I am using a walking boot currently as recommended by my doctor.
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A 30-year old asked:
Does the orthopedic doctor typically let one choose between a cast for a broken foot and a walking boot?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Avulsion fract. Base 5th metatarsal 2 weeks ago. In walking boot. Can flex my big toe towards shin but can't move other 4 toes. Isthis normal?
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A 35-year old female asked:
My son 7 has broken foot in walking boot, now he is complaining other leg around achilles hurts. Overcomp? What do I do? He has 3 more weeks in boot.
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A 31-year old female asked:
can a stress fracture of the 2nd metatarasal take longer than 9 weeks to heal? I've been in a walking boot for 9+ wks but still have pain and swelling
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A 23-year old male asked:
I had a maisonneuve fracture 3 weeks ago.. is it a good idea to remove the cast and put a walking boot in the 4th week?
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