Does a walking boot help heal a fracture?

Does a walking boot help heal a fracture?

Walking boots protect broken bones and other injuries of the lower leg, ankle, or foot. They prevent more damage and help the area heal. Your doctor may have you use a boot for 1 to 6 weeks. How long you wear it depends on how serious your injury is.

Do you need crutches with a fracture boot?

Do you actually need crutches with a walking boot? The short answer is no: You don’t need crutches with a walking boot. While you shouldn’t generally put weight on a walking boot, other mobility aids can be used instead of crutches to prevent this from occurring. These include wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and others.

Do I have to wear my fracture boot all the time?

If supplied, wear the boot for comfort and use crutches when walking. It is ok to take the boot off at night, when resting at home and to wash. Regularly perform the exercises below to get your movement back.

Can you walk with ankle fracture boot?

You may walk in the boot as much as pain allows. Elbow crutches will be provided if required. Weight bearing through the foot while in the boot improves the rate of healing and reduces your recovery time.