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Cam Walkers and Moon Boots

CAM WALKER BOOT is an abbreviation for Controlled Ankle Movement walker. They can also be known as a Moon boot.

A cam walker is a boot or a brace that is specifically designed to immobilize the foot and ankle. It does this by having a rocker sole that rocks the foot and ankle through rather than a pivot motion of the foot. This reduces the movement through the foot and ankle joint and promotes healing of an injury within the foot, ankle and leg.

Cam Walkers can be used for treatment of:

  • Fractures and stress fractures of the foot, ankle and lower leg
  • Soft tissue tears/ ruptures (muscle, tendon or other cartilaginous tissues)
  • Ankle sprains
  • Trauma to the foot through injury or surgery ( Post surgery)
  • To aid the healing of wounds and foot ulcers

Advantages of using a Cam Walker opposed to a Plaster cast:

  • Ability to remove the boot for showering and sleeping
  • More comfortable than plaster casting
  • Easily adjustable if there is swelling
  • The ability to walk around without the aid of crutches

Fitting Cam Walkers

In most cases Cam Walkers are relatively easy to fit.

Types of Cam Walkers Available:

  • Standard Cam Walkers
  • Pneumatic Cam Walkers
  • High and Low cut boots
  • Adults and Childrens sizes available

Standard Cam Walkers

  • This boot provides basic support for injuries
  • Foam liner for ankle and foot protection
  • Cheaper
  • Available in high and low cut versions

Pneumatic Cam Walkers

  • Provides superior support
  • Adjustable to accommodate swelling
  • More expensive
  • Available in high and low cut versions

The Kew Foot Clinic has a range of Cam Walkers to fit adults and children.

Patients with Private Health insurance with Podiatry extras can claim from their health fund for some reimbursement of the costs.

A patient is required to make an appointment at our clinic where we can choose the correct fitting boot and professionally fit the Cam Walker.   No referral is required.

If you need to make an appointment, call Kew Foot Clinic on 03 9853 6877.

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