Take Home Points For Medical Professionals Who Order CAM Walkers
It is important to call these braces CAM walkers and not something else. At times, these braces can be called: "walking boots", "air boots" or even "leg braces". What happens is that when a medical professional uses a generic term for what is supposed to be a CAM walker, the confusion can trickle down to the orthotist who is trying to help your patient. For example, if you call the brace an "air boot", the orthotist may provide your patient with an "air cast" and not a CAM walker like you would rather have. Although your description makes sense to you, you might not get what you want for the patient because you are not using the correct terminology. As a way of communicating clearly with your local, licensed orthotist it is best to call it a "CAM walker".
The Difference Between Traditional AFOs & a C.R.O.W.
A C.R.O.W. is an acronym that stands for "Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker". Yes, these orthoses are considered to be designed for the ankle and foot, but they are not considered to be traditional AFOs that someone might put inside of their shoe.
What Is A C.R.O.W. Used For?
These devices are custom made in an effort to thwart the progression of a patient's charcot deformity or foot ulcer. When open sores persist and/or a deformity that is related to diabetes or charcot foot progresses, these kind of braces can really help. They are designed to help provide accommodative support to a patient's foot and ankle. With this special kind of brace, a person can help to promote healing of these problematic sores and amputation because they are not in direct contact with anything that is rigid. The orthosis accommodates the patient's shape, sores and deformity.
What is A C.R.O.W. Made From?
These braces are typically cushioned throughout the interior. Anywhere that the brace will touch a patient's skin is to be padded. A C.R.O.W. may be as tall as a traditional AFO on your leg, but they will probably have a thicker sole due to the addition of a rocker bottom. The use of a shoe is not needed because the brace will typically have tread on the plantar surface. They are also usually black in color, but can be made from different plastics and you can almost choose whichever color you want if you are a patient.
* Note: This is health information. Medical advice on bracing for a patient's specific needs to be provided by their local, licensed orthostist.
Rinella Orthotics, Inc. - Located at the new Silver Cross Hospital, provides comprehensive orthotic treatment in New Lenox, Mokena, Lockport, Joliet, Tinley Park, Homer Glen, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Kankakee, Romeoville, Frankfort, Palos, Orland Hills, Shorewood & many nearby areas.
We provide arch supports / foot orthotics, back braces & supports (TLSO, LSO and CTOS), orthopedic & diabetic shoes, drop foot braces (AFOs), crow boots, compression stockings, ankle & knee braces, molding helmets, the walkaide, protective helmets, & cervical collars (Aspen, Miami J types).
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