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moon boots after ORIF for ankle fracture

by Joyce
(Nice, France)

I fractured my ankle a week ago and had ORIF (lateral malleolus) with a plate and 6 screws. My deltoid ligament was ruptured, but not repaired surgically. I live in France and I was told 6 weeks in plaster, non weight bearing.

Could I use a Moon boot? How soon could I weight bear if I had a Moon boot?

Where could I get a moon boot in France? I could get a prescription, but what companies make the best?

Thanks,
Joyce

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by: Bart - SII

You might be able to transition into a walking boot after 3-4 weeks in the plaster. I think this would give the bones time to develop a good start on healing - of course, it all depends on how the fracture was reduced, the status of your bone structure, and other factors that your doctor knows best. It is definitely something worth talking to them about.

The best walking boots...in fact the only ones I have ever used, were made by Aircast. There are many many online retailers who you could purchase from.

Bart

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