How long do you wear a moon boot for a fracture?
How long do you wear a moon boot for a fracture?
This is a common fracture. You will be given a removable boot to wear to support your foot; this should be used for two to six weeks to enable you to walk more comfortably whilst the injury heals. You only need to wear this when standing or walking, you can remove it at rest, at night and when bathing or showering.
How does a moon boot help a fracture?
Fractures: If you have fractured your foot or ankle, your moon boot will restrict painful & damaging foot/ankle movement and reduce the stress applied to the fractured bone during healing. It does this by taking some of the weight off the foot and ankle.
Is a moon boot better than a cast?
A moonboot is just as effective as a traditional cast is, but only when the patient wears it exactly as the doctor orders at least, with factures where the patient can place weight on them.
Should you sleep with a moon boot on?
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.
Do I need crutches with a moon 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.
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.
