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CAM Boot with Heel Wedges

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Other Names

CAM Boot with Heel Wedges

CAM Boot with Heel Wedges

  • Achilles Boot
  • Achilles Walking Boot
  • Walking Boot with Heel Wedges
  • CAM Boot with Heel Lifts
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Boot
  • Achilles Immobilization Boot
  • Pneumatic Walking Boot with Wedges
  • Controlled Ankle Motion Boot with Heel Lifts
  • Post-Op Achilles Boot
  • Functional Achilles Boot

Indications


Description

  • Removable controlled ankle motion (CAM) walking boot that is combined with adjustable heel wedges or lifts to position the ankle in plantarflexion
  • Reduces tension on the Achilles tendon during healing
  • Commonly used for non-operative and post-operative Achilles tendon rupture
  • Allows gradual wedge removal to progressively increase dorsiflexion
  • Provides rigid immobilization of the ankle and lower leg
  • Facilitates protected weight-bearing when clinically appropriate
  • Often includes a rocker-bottom sole to assist with gait
  • Secured with adjustable straps for customizable fit
  • May include pneumatic air bladders for swelling control

Evidence

  • Unknown

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References

Created by:
John Kiel on 19 February 2026 22:07:02
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Last edited:
19 March 2026 17:56:00
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