BEST AirCast Boot TIPS [Broken Ankle, Broken Foot or Sprained Ankle!]

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@marygreen1469]

had a fall that resulted in 3 metatarsal fractures and a full through plantar plate tear of the 4th toe. This was 4 months ago. Initially, when I had an X-ray at day 10, nothing was evident, so I assumed my foot was badly bruised but was unable even to put any pressure on the foot to walk. I just wore trainers and tried to just walk let alone run. By week 7 the pain in my foot had not progressed at all, so after seeing a specialist I got an MRI and this revealed the truth of the injury. I was then told to wear an Air Walker boot for 6 weeks, which I did. I was then told to try 2 hours per day in a trainer and get walking slowly. At the same time II was also referred to a physio who then disagreed with the Specialist and told me to throw my fracture boot away and walk all day in my trainers. What a disaster, now at 4 months my bones are healing but my plantar plate tear is almost back to square 1 and I can actually feel movement in the joints between the toes as I walk., I also seem also to have developed a Mortons Neuroma between the 2nd and 3rd toes. I feel I need to get back into the boot again - your thoughts, please.

[@bethanybarrow4380]

Accessory Navicular pain due to working on my feet all day on a concrete floor.

[@Rohan.Reddy.Bandi.]

I dropped a desk on my foot

[@maybpandacat5989]

My Husband, son (4), and I were in a Motor Vehicle Collision. I had an open tibial malleolus fracture and a closed comminuted fibula fracture in my right foot. I'm now in the post-ORIF recovery portion of the healing process. 🫂🍀

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

I stood up, my foot fell asleep and I broke my ankle

[@knowledgeispowermediaprodu7094]

My orthopaedic surgeon didn't tell me ANY of this. I'm so thankful for this video. I shattered my foot completely. Basically broke it in half. I'm in the tall boot. And damn, I didn't realise this would hurt so bad. I already have severe sciatica and degenerative disc disease and already use a cane to walk. I'm very worried about my mobility. I really need one of those scooters but I can't afford it. So, I'm on crutches and it's not going to be long before I can't use those because of the pain they are causing me. I'm in intense pain all over my body. I'm rambling on here, not trying to whine, but just vent. I hate my doctor. Anyhoo, I hope you all feel better and heal soon!

[@pennysofe826]

Thank you so much I just went to a podiatrist for a sprain and tendinitis on inside of arch, bone tender, she prescribed the tall boot, but I couldn't walk in it because other foot was so low. You saved the day by explaining that you need to raise up other foot also. May God bless you for your great advice.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@TheTkndnv]

what sort of insoles would you recommend to get to wear in the boot for a metatarsal stress fracture?

[@Eliezer737]

Can I use the tube massager on my legs while my foot is healing? Or I need to wait until my foot is healed? Thank you!!!!!

[@theflyfootdoctor]

Awesome video! I tell my patients about making sure they balance because the hips will hurt too

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Awesome yes absolutely very common for the other foot to hurt!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Btw great job on the channel, hope you continue growing!

[@theflyfootdoctor]

Michigan Foot Doctors thank you!!

[@amirhuma8159]

I have broke ankle and hopsital gve me air boot cast and I have questions do I have to sleep with air boot cast..

[@kattmilk]

​@@amirhuma8159No. But ask your doctor if you can wear a compression sock at night. I do, and it helps with the pain.

[@shirajai]

I had reconstructive foot surgery….7 different incisions non weight bearing for 7 weeks in a cast. I’m now in a boot and this video was so helpful to me, I just ordered inserts and a cane! Thank you so much!!

[@marygreen1469]

I had a fall that resulted in 3 metatarsal fractures and a full through plantar plate tear of the 4th toe. This was 4 months ago. Initially, when I had an X-ray at day 10, nothing was evident, so I assumed my foot was badly bruised but was unable even to put any pressure on the foot to walk. I just wore trainers and tried to just walk let alone run. By week 7 the pain in my foot had not progressed at all, so after seeing a specialist I got an MRI and this revealed the truth of the injury. I was then told to wear an Air Walker boot for 6 weeks, which I did. I was then told to try 2 hours per day in a trainer and get walking slowly. At the same time II was also referred to a physio who then disagreed with the Specialist and told me to throw my fracture boot away and walk all day in my trainers - didn't even give me any exercises to do. What a disaster, now at 4 months my bones are healing but my plantar plate tear is almost back to square 1 and I can actually feel movement in the joints between the toes as I walk., I also seem also to have developed a Mortons Neuroma between the 2nd and 3rd toes. I feel I need to get back into the boot again - your thoughts, please.

[@ellarose3323]

Omg I can’t believe it, I am so sorry. There must really have some really bad customer service. My advice for you is try to stay off your feet and rest, give it a ice pack maybe or elevate your foot by putting pillow on it. Try to see some other doctor, there is always a good doctor!

[@peepers4763]

After watching a ha drill of your educational videos, I now understand shoes, support and home treatments. New shoes, an semi-custom orthotic and plantar fasciitis is much better.. just wanted to say, “thanks doc”.

[@gotmama2]

I hated a knee scooter. My porch has no railing, and they are tough to maneuver indoors. Instead, I used an "iWalk Free" knee-crutch while was non-weight bearing, then a zimmer when I could start to put weight on it..

[@MrCox2121]

Do you remove the insert that came with the shoe and replace it with the orthotic?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

In most cases absolutely.

[@MrCox2121]

Thank you for the replies. Love your enthusiasm and the info you provide. When I was in the Army always heard take care of your dogs, and they will take care of you. Now that I am in my 60s and going thru Achilles rupture post op recovery. I am acutely aware that my feet are my foundation.

[@patty8758]

Thanks Doc! God bless for all your help.

[@RainbowGage]

My calf muscles are also torn so my knee scooter had caused my leg to cramp and that caused everything to micro cramp and I fell into the outside corner of the elevator. Got 2 stitches on my forehead.

[@justinmayor3173]

A week ago, I had a non-displaced distal fibula fracture and was placed on a standard walking boot. I am very hesitant to inflate the air cells of the boot because I feel like it will displace the fracture. Is it possible for a fracture to be moved by the pressure from the walking boot?

[@dancetilldawn484]

December 1st I broke my ankle five days later I went to urgent Care after icing it and getting the inflammation down and it was a nondisplaced fibular ankle break it turns out with 5 days ago I had a hard cast taken off and new x-rays and it's a mildly displaced oblique fracture of the distal fibular at the syndesmosis level. At 22 days my surgeon put me into a Max tracks airwalker I'm also worried about the same thing of it getting more displaced I initially said I didn't want surgery. I have a piece a bone that's jagged that's sticking out a little and she said there may be a bump there is that acceptable should I be bearing weight on this only 25 days into it. It's a long break you can see it's sticking out on the x-rays and set my ankle joint worried about it.

[@joyacosta2019]

I have a 5th metatarsal fracture and was prescribed a short boot. I have flat feet and usually wear insoles on my regular shoes, but won’t the insoles affect my metatarsal fracture? Also, is it okay to deflate the air cells and loosen the straps of the aircast boot while im sleeping? My leg is propped up on a leg elevation pillow so it doesn’t move much.

[@gisellebalboa9209]

I am wearing Aircast short boot. My podiatrist said I have ligament problem on toes and plantar plate tear. Had a hard time adjusting to wearing boot that I should wear 24/7 for 4 weeks. My first cam boot I returned and changed with the aircast boot cuz I couldnt walk or move my feet to walk with the non air kind. So the air boot worked I can walk but my problem is sleeping with it at nite. It felt like I had brick or stone on my foot and itchiness and burning sensation at back of ankle hitting the liner so it felt like blister starting. I removed it on first nites as I couldnt handle it thinking my toes were my problem and now I have the burning sensation in the ankle area start of blister and my bunion is angry and red as it is hitting the boot. Dr. said I can loosen the strap when sleeping so I did. I read in internet I can use moleskin padding in areas friction with the boot so I did but my problem when I remove it it is so sticky painful. Is there a different product that does not stick too much on skin that it is painful and may cause wound. If not for the pain when removing the moleskin it was working as padding for the friction. Please advise for alternative product to do the padding to avoid friction with the boot and cover areas that may cause blister and also to cover protect the bunion area . Please advise thank you so much. I don't know if I can last if it gets worse in other areas of my foot when it is the toe that I was trying to heal : )

[@MegaDubbz]

Can you use this boot for an ulcer on big toe

[@MrCox2121]

What are your views on the TAYCO Brace vs the CAM Boot.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Love the tayco brace, going to make a video on it soon

[@ellarose3323]

Walking boot: - you will feel very unstable with your walking boot when you first get, but don’t worry you will start to get used to it - you only need wear it for walking, you don’t need it if you are showering or going bed - 1 is deflate and I think 2 is inflate I think, I’m not sure - make sure it snug in tightly for fast recovery - always wear new socks everyday, or you your foot gotta feel really itchy Hope this help!

[@deborahasher176]

@Ella, the number 1 indicates the left side of the boot and the number 2 indicates the right side. Just got mine today.

[@ellarose3323]

@@deborahasher176 aww thanks, I’m so thankful I don’t have wear the walking boot anymore, but now I have do ankle exercises and a ton of waking for me recovered from my sprained ankle.

[@IsThatTJ]

@@ellarose3323 hey so how long did it take you to heal?

[@joanw9091]

Diagnosed with a ankle avulsion fracture. Thought I just had a sprain but no. Family Doc said do a boot NWB for a couple weeks then go to physio who recommended I might need a cast. She felt the boot was just so heavy for my little leg and ankle. It seemed to be hurting more than helping. Ortho put me in a cast which was hell for 4 1/2 weeks then I said no more , my ankle hurts more now! So he put me back in the boot. I can hardly carry it on my leg since NWB took all my muscles after 3 days of wearing it I'm getting sharp pain in my ankle and Achilles area. It's constantly heavy tingling all through my foot. I lay down basically all day. I don't know what to do!! I see the Ortho this week again for the 6 week review. I'm scared to take it off too cause ankle hurt when they removed the cast until I put it in the boot. Help!!!

[@Presleyaron1935]

Can I ask what happened because I’m going through this right now with the same pain you’re describing.

[@joanw9091]

@@Presleyaron1935 it's almost a year now and it was not what I expected to heal this injury. The cast pressed on nerves, was too tight, and caused trauma to the foot. I still don't have circulation back from the foot. They said I have something called crps. Basically the brain is stuck sending signals to the area. It has very slowly improved so I have hope. Don't put up with any pain in a cast. If I could only go back. Missed a whole year and more of normal life.

[@IslanderloverBKK]

@@joanw9091 I'm quite worried about this too. I really don't want to be in a cast. It's been a month, I can see and feel progress but still a lot of pain and unstable if I try to walk.

[@ashleyb5533]

So basically for a fifth metatarsal fracture, u can use either the big or small boot ?😊

[@cristinebriones20]

CAN YOU USE AN AIR WALKER BOOT ON BOTH LEFT N RIGHT FOOT OR IS IT SPECIFICALLY ASSIGNED TO LEFT AND RIGHT FOOT???

[@77jcarva]

Hello all, I got a boot type Genesis because I got a peronial tendonitis, today was my first day wearing the boot, but I am really afraid, concerned and nervous about the issue on my peroneals of my right foot. Regards!

[@diszyastergarcia6042]

I was in a motorcycle accident where my bike peg ripped into my foot completely removing my soft tissue from the bone of my right foot it’s been 5months and we are still unknowing of whether or not I will need amputation but my doctor now wants me to start trying to put pressure. I can now stand without putting my full body weight on the foot but I would like to know if these boots or any better ones would help in my case? The skin on the bottom of my foot is sensitive to the touch, my toes are still swollen but have healed from being broken, and my heel is still swelled but not so crazily.

[@misunderstoodu2]

I hope your doing better now

[@IsThatTJ]

Hey so I have a Grade 3 ankle Sprain, With the Boot and therapy do you think I’m gonna have to have surgery?

[@ccerds25]

How many hours a day should i wear the boot for a cuniform break?

[@Jimfromearthoo7]

What’s the name of that roller use us3d on your legs? Thanks

[@jameshicks9118]

Ok i have an broken ankle been like this for 3 1/2 mounts need time to heel how can i help the process

[@taylorhutton8014]

I have a grade 2 angle ligament tear, used my dad's old boot, and there's about a 3 finger gap at the toes, is that OK?

[@jeannekellom7114]

I just had foot surgery today and I was wondering is it safe to sleep in the air cast

[@sabrinacarrion1365]

With the Boot do I need a Scooter with it too

[@jessburrola8147]

i got my cast taken off and they didn’t give me a walking boot or anything and just instructed me to start trying to walk using crutches to help. would a walking boot help me start walking without the help of crutches? i have graduation soon and would not like to be using crutches

[@IslanderloverBKK]

How did it go? Congratulations btw for your graduation ☺️🙏🏻

[@jessburrola8147]

@@IslanderloverBKK it went good! i was able to push through and teach myself the best i could to walk without crutches, just a little limp, and walk at graduation. also thank youu! :)

[@IslanderloverBKK]

@@jessburrola8147 Ohhh great to know that! I don't know you but I felt really happy you warrior it through!😃👍👍🙏🏻 I'm currently unable to walk due to an inversion ankle injury, celebrated my bday crawling haha.

[@mariaharo116]

Thank you

[@garethgrant7281]

I'm now in my orthopaedic boot after 12 weeks in a cast from an open fracture on my tibia bone I just want to know can I now sit in a chair rather than keep it elevated still 🤔 help as I don't want to be in bed all day anymore 😢

[@kevinjimenez4777]

I’m getting my next Wednesday and I’m so nervous about it

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Should be a good thing!

[@eduardzabrailov4170]

Did it hurt I'm getting mine in an hour and 30 mins and I'm really scared I dont know if it hurts or not and I'm trying to find out last minute but am failing

[@TALI070709]

I hurt my aquilies tendon. Please help. It hurts up the calf.

[@amandadelahoussaye8347]

Hello, I broke my foot almost 3 months ago my right foot and I had to take anabiotic’s because of a bladder infection during that time antibiotics attack my Achilles heel and it injured my left Achilles heel so now I’m trying to heal up both feet do you have any recommendations as far as how to get around with both my feet injured

[@IslanderloverBKK]

Can you walk?

[@tonystapleton687]

hey doc I'm from the Caribbean does it works

[@DrTomBiernacki]

The boot can work great for shorter time periods after an injury for sure. But always check with a doctor to make sure it is right for you!

[@tonystapleton687]

@@DrTomBiernacki ohk

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Hope you feel better soon!

[@tonystapleton687]

@@DrTomBiernacki my heal bone had crack

[@tonystapleton687]

give me some advice on it to make it get better

[@dmrcreations3311]

I have worn my boot for about 4 weeks due to a recent toe injury..and ive been out of work..Im extremely concerned because I have to go back to work and they just tell me to go ahead and wear the sneaker for the full five hours..the back of my leg and knee hurt so bad from the boot..i honesty dont think I can stand in one spot for five hours

[@anlyncarlson5104]

I sprained my ankle yesterday and they didn't give me crutches or brace or anything, she said to try walking on it but I can't even put any weight on it without pain. Should I go go another doctor for a different opinion?

[@IslanderloverBKK]

How are you now? I'm just wondering if you were able to walk sooner after your injury?

[@ashleyb5533]

I have both boots , but my tall boot already has a pump installed with a dial. And I was hoping to love the small boot but it’s so uncomfortable:((

[@RanaAfzal-o5l]

Please make sure air boot use this???

[@Sooryante_lokam]

Hi Doctor , can my 6 years old son travel 18 hours in plane with cast on

[@kylepaulmcfly]

if you wear boot will this make you limp?

[@deniserusinski5354]

I found that the hard way. Got my cast off, put in a boot and thought, I can walk now. NOPE, was very weak, can't go far. Went to the bathroom, was ready to collapse. Had to be brought back on the transport chair. So upset, so disappointed. And a little afraid too.

[@IslanderloverBKK]

Sorry what kind of fracture did you have?

[@乐乐-x6n]

U didn’t go therapy?

[@jheimlich0]

Really helpful info. The background videos could be better. They’re often distracting or contradict the message. Thanks for sharing these tips.

[@danielledunkley4237]

would you recommend this for someone that has fractured their pinky toe/side of where the pinky toe is? thank you

[@ramjibhaiantiya5922]

I want to buy this boot

[@cozmothemagician7243]

i got boot it works

[@arisettinon8105]

Will copper compression knee socks work to wear in the tall air boots?

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

I thought about wearing the compression socks too, but I’m afraid of the pain of trying to get the sock on and off

[@sakuracardcaptor4709]

My walking boot is hurting my toes!!! How do I make it stop???

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

I’m not a doctor, but I broke my ankle and am wearing a boot. My toes were hurting and I just loosened the boot a little

[@Foreignexchanger]

Master!

[@RanaAfzal-o5l]

Surgery 46days after tiba ankle

[@MeliSmi1e]

I didn’t have a choice in boot. I got the short one and it hurts

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch, that is tough for sure! We really hope you feel better. Just make sure to see a podiatrist in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching. If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/

This is intersting

[@ztalman]

5weeks post op I took my boot off the pain it was causing wasn't worth it gonna do it my own way

[@KolibriB]

Same. All these “treatments” are bullshit and just making it worse .

[@cozmothemagician7243]

Yah, leg works better with boot Hurts a bit But I can walk MUCH better For now Scared that it might BREAK sooonish But, fook datsht. It WORKS

[@RanaAfzal-o5l]

Air boot don't orthopedic dr telll me this

[@Luke-wc2bb]

been on crutches 3 weeks and haven't hurt my armpits. I'm obese. guess I'm just built different

[@mariaharo116]

Metatarsal injuty

[@rajababumeena2737]

In hindi

[@randolphm.ferlic6478]

Tyco is better❤

[@DrTomBiernacki]

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[@NatFablife]

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