Tall CAM Boot

Other Names

Tall CAM Boot

Tall Walking Boot

Tall CAM Walker

Pneumatic Walking Boot

• Controlled Ankle Motion Boot
• CAM Walker
• Tall CAM Walker
• High Top CAM Boot
• Tall Walking Boot
• Fracture Boot
• Tall Fracture Boot
• High Top Walking Boot
• Air Walker Boot
• Pneumatic Walking Boot
• Rigid Walking Boot
• Orthopedic Walking Boot
• Immobilizer Boot
• Walker Boot

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Indications

Differential Diagnosis Ankle Pain

• 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

• Rigid, removable orthopedic walking boot designed to immobilize the ankle and lower leg
• Extends up the calf to provide increased stability compared to a short boot
• Limits plantarflexion, dorsiflexion, inversion, and eversion
• Helps control rotational forces through the distal tibia and ankle
• Maintains the foot and ankle in a neutral position to promote healing
• Allows protected weight-bearing when clinically appropriate
• Features a rocker-bottom sole to facilitate a more natural gait pattern
• Secured with adjustable Velcro straps for customizable fit
• Some models include pneumatic air bladders for adjustable compression and swelling control
• Provides protection from external impact and accidental re-injury
• Can insert heel wedges for certain pathology

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Evidence

Pediatric Low-energy lateral ankle injuries

• CAM boot treatment of low-energy lateral ankle injuries in pediatric patients results in improved results and lower complications than CAST treatment

Pediatric spiral tibial fractures

• CAM boot allows faster return to activities of daily living and weight-bearing without any effect on fracture healing

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See Also

• Ankle Pain Main
• Medical Equipment Main

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