Breg Lo Top Walker Boot Features
- Aluminum boot shell and upright system that, unlike plastic boots, can be reformed to fit virtually any leg or ankle shape
- Low profile rocker bottom helps eliminate pelvic tilt and alleviate low back pain
- Fast, easy fitting saves time over complicated casting procedures
- Common Examples of Use:
– Ankle sprains and strains
– Forefoot sprains
– Stable foot fractures
– Distal tibial fractures - Instruction Manual
More On Breg Lo Top Walker Boot
- Instructions for Use:
– Apply The Calf Wrap- If a regular cuff is used, apply the sock
- If a “Bootie” was ordered, slip the foot into the bootie with the toes under the toe piece
- Close the forefoot cover over the foot
- Wrap the calf section around the leg
- Trim the excess, leaving 2″-3″ (5cm-7.5cm) overlap
- Close the hook-to-pile fastener at the front
- Make sure the posterior plate is centered on the calf
- The bootie may be removed with scissors if too warm
– Center the posterior plate on the calf with the upper edge of the wrap just below the kneecap
– Trim the excess, leaving 2″-3″ (5cm-7.5cm) overlap
– Wrap the cuff around to the front and close the hook-to-pile fastener - – Slip the foot into the boot with the plastic covers over the uprights to prevent engagement of the hook-to-pile fastener
– Check the placement and pressure of the pads over the ankle
– Remove or reposition the pads as needed to achieve proper fit and comfort at the ankle
– Bend and curve the boot uprights to fit the sides of the calf
– Align the uprights with the leg and remove the plastic covers to engage the hook-to-pile fasteners
– If a regular or “winged” tibial fracture plate was ordered, apply the plate into position on the shin
– The proper position of the winged plate is with the top of the plate, 1″ (2.5cm) above the wrap
- Note:
– The upper 3″ (8cm) of the medial upright should be bent medially to fit the flair of the Tibial Condyle. Do not use the tibial plates with the Breg Lo-Top Boot.
– Fasten Straps- If the “Cuff” is used, place the dorsal pad over the forefoot and fasten the straps
- Adjust the heel strap and pad for comfort
- The double sided hook pieces may be repositioned and the excess strap trimmed
- Lightly fasten the top half-strap on the Hi-Top Boot (the Lo-Top Boot does not have this strap) and check the position of the foot and ankle. If a Hinge and Thigh Attachment was ordered, apply it at this time
– Starting at the ankle, wrap the strap ends securely forward around the sides of the leg to interlock the straps with the uprights
– Trim the excess strap and reposition the double hook piece if necessary
– Fasten the straps through the D-rings at the front of the leg
– Retighten the top half-strap on the Hi-Top Boot if a winged tibial plate was used to achieve PTB capability
