Tall Walking Boot

Other Names

• Walking Boot
• Tall CAM Boot

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Indications

Example of tall walking boot

• Fractures & Dislocations
  • Distal Tibia Fracture
  • Distal Fibular Fracture
  • Talus Fracture
  • Calcaneus Fracture
  • Subtalar Dislocation
  • Ankle Fracture (& Dislocation)
  • Peroneal Subluxation
• Muscle and Tendon Injuries
  • Peroneal Tendon Injuries
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
  • Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendinopathy
• Ligament Injuries
  • Lateral Ankle Sprain
  • Medial Ankle Sprain
  • Syndesmotic Sprain
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Intersection Syndrome Foot
• Bursopathies
  • Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
• Nerve Injuries
  • Peroneal Nerve Injury
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
• Arthropathies
  • Ankle Osteoarthritis
  • Osteochondral Defect Talus
  • Subtalar Osteoarthritis
• Pediatrics
  • Fifth Metatarsal Apophysitis (Iselin's Disease)
  • Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever's Disease)
  • Triplane Fracture
• Other
  • Haglunds Deformity
  • Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
  • Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
  • Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

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Description

• Boot which immobilizes ankle movement
• Extends from toe up to high calf, just below the knee
• Can insert heel wedges for certain pathology

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Evidence

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Ankle Pain Main

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