What ankle injury requires a boot?

Patients recovering from an ankle sprain or fracture usually need to wear a walking boot. A walking boot helps with pain and mobility. If the ankle sprain is classified as grade II, meaning a ligament is partially torn, a higher walking boot may be needed.
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Do I need a walking boot for sprained ankle?

Your doctor might give you a cast, boot, or brace to wear. This will keep the ligaments and joint in place while they heal. It limits motion, provides protection, and helps reduce pain. You may need to wear it for 2 to 6 weeks.
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Does a Grade 2 ankle sprain need a boot?

Based upon this recent research, I recommend cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for seven to 10 days for all patients suffering a Grade II or III ankle sprain.
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What kind of foot injury requires a boot?

The boot can be used for broken bones, tendon injuries, severe sprains, or shin splints. A walking boot helps keep the foot stable so it can heal. It can keep your weight off an area, such as your toe, as it heals.
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Do I need a boot for a sprained foot?

If you feel any sharp pain, stop the activity. Ice your foot after activity if you have any discomfort. Wear a boot if your provider suggests it. This can protect your foot and allow your ligaments to heal better.
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How do you know if you have a Grade 3 ankle sprain?

Grade 3: This is a full tear of the ankle ligament. You may have heard a popping sound when it happened. This level of sprain causes severe pain, swelling and bruising. Because the ligament is no longer able to do its job, your ankle will feel unstable and will be unable to support any of your weight.
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What injuries require a moon boot?

CAM Walkers, otherwise known as Moon Boots, are an integral part of the recovery process for many patients with serious foot, ankle or lower leg injuries. They are proven to reduce your recovery from certain conditions, and after surgeries, by many weeks.
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What is a Grade 2 ankle sprain?

Grade 2: A more severe sprain, but incomplete tear with moderate pain, swelling and bruising. Although it feels somewhat stable, the damaged areas are tender to the touch and walking is painful.
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Can you walk on a fractured ankle?

Many people assume that if you can put weight on the ankle then it isn't broken, however, it is possible to walk on a broken ankle, particularly with a less severe fracture. If you're concerned your ankle may be broken, we recommend contacting your doctor, who can conduct an examination or order and xray if necessary.
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Can a stress fracture heal without a boot?

A low risk stress fracture will typically heal on its own just fine, and may not even require any time spent in a boot or on crutches.
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How can you tell how severe your ankle sprain is?

What are the types of ankle sprains?
  1. Grade 1 (Mild). The ligament fibers stretched slightly or there is a very small tear. Your ankle will have minor swelling and tenderness to the touch.
  2. Grade 2 (Moderate). The ligament is torn, but it isn't a complete tear. ...
  3. Grade 3 (Severe). The ligament is torn completely.
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How can I tell if my ankle is broken or just sprained?

While swelling is a symptom of both injuries, if your ankle looks clearly “off,” it's most likely because a bone is broken. Does your ankle feel numb? With a sprain, you feel pain. But if you have numbness or tingling, your ankle is most likely broken.
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Does Grade 3 ankle sprain require surgery?

A Grade 3 sprain can be associated with permanent instability. Surgery is rarely needed. A short leg cast or a cast-brace may be used for two weeks to three weeks. Rehabilitation is used to help to decrease pain and swelling and to prevent chronic ankle problems.
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When can I walk on a Grade 2 ankle sprain?

A grade 1 sprain causes little damage to the ligaments, and although the ankle will be tender for a few days, you can walk on it after a short period of rest. At grade 2 sprain, there is some tearing of the tissues and a longer recovery time of up to 4 weeks.
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What does a torn ligament in ankle feel like?

If you have torn your ankle ligament, symptoms include: Swelling around your ankle joint. A feeling of instability. Bruising – sometimes up your lower leg and into your foot.
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How long does a Grade 3 sprain take to heal?

Third degree or grade 3 ankle sprain

A third degree sprain is a complete tear, which Sampsell says will take much longer to heal. This sprain will require some patience since you can expect anywhere from 3 to 6 months for recovery.
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Which is more painful sprain or fracture?

Sprains. Sprains can be extremely painful, and are easy to confuse as a break. Many times, they are more painful than a fracture, which has been confirmed by science.
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What is the most common ankle fracture?

The most common fracture is to the bony bump on the outside of the ankle, the lateral malleolus. The lateral malleolus is the bottom of the fibula, the smaller lower leg bone. The bump on the inside of your ankle, the medial malleolus, is less commonly fractured.
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Can you get a hairline fracture in your ankle?

A hairline fracture is a small crack or bruise within a bone. Athletes are prone to these injuries. Often, running or jumping could result in a hairline fracture in the foot bones, including the heel, ankle or bones at the top of the foot (navicular).
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When can I walk on a grade 3 sprain?

It depends on how your injured area, and body, is responding to the treatment. However, you can expect it to take about 12 weeks before you can slowly get back to your normal routine. In this period, your doctor may ask you to wear crutches or use a walking stick.
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Do Grade 2 sprains require surgery?

A grade 2 sprained ankle will result in significant swelling and bruising. It is possible, though not as likely, to need surgery for a grade 2 sprain, depending on the severity of the sprain. It can take well over a month to fully heal from a grade 2 sprain.
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What is a 3rd degree sprain?

A third-degree sprain occurs when the ligament has torn. It is normally accompanied by a popping sound and can be very painful. There will be swelling, bruising, and an inability to bear weight on the foot.
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Is a walking boot better than a cast?

Less skin damage – skin underneath a cast can become raw and painful. The open-air design and lightweight material helps to prevent skin damage when wearing a walking boot. No loud saws used – walking boots can be removed without the use of loud saws. This is helpful for children who may be afraid of the saws.
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Do you sleep with a fracture 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. Regularly perform the exercises below to get your movement back.
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Can a walking boot make an injury worse?

In this study, 67% of patients treated with a CAM walker boot for at least 2 weeks reported new or worsened secondary site pain at the time of transition out of the boot.
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