Ankle boot
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Can you drive with a boot for an ankle problem?
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Posted , 7 users are following.
Can you drive with a boot for an ankle problem?
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kpower nancy97492
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Your question about driving with an ankle injury in a walking boot (CAM boot, air cast, etc.) pops up on this forum occasionally.
The short answer is no, it should not be attempted if boot is on driving (right foot). It is too risky for a number of reasons: it is illegal in a lot of places (for good reason), it places you and others in potential danger because a boot is unwieldy and you may not have complete control of car in an emergency, and if you really had to stomp on brakes in a sudden situation you could possibly re-injure ankle, even in boot.
I know the loss of freedom in not being able to drive is frustrating-- but remember it is only a temporary inconvenience.
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