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Anyone out there with experience of Aircast walkers?

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ann10164
ann10164

After eleven weeks in plaster I am now in an Aircast XP Walker for 2 - 4 months following talonavicular fusion. I am really confused about how it should feel when the air cells are inflated. The doctor said it should feel snug but not tight....what does that mean? When I take it off I have marks on my leg, am I inflating it too much? Also my incision is on the top of my foot and the front air bag seems to squash it. Can anyone help?

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  • Jules2020
    Jules2020 ann10164

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    I'm not sure why your toe hurts but maybe you should talk to your doctor about it. i am curious as to how everyone's boots fit at the front... i realized that mine has a good 5cm or almost 3.5 fingers worth of space between my toes and the tip of the boot. i am not sure how this is going to work when i am actually weight bearing and trying to walk.

    i fractured my tib and fib and dislocated my ankle about 2 weeks ago.

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