Aircast Airselect Short Walking Boot

1. "Conservative Therapy for Acute Lateral Ligament Lesions – Single Chamber vs. Two–Chamber Orthosis Systems" (Schmidt, Mainers, Reintges, Lipke, Benesch, Gerngross– Surgery Dept of the Federal Arm Hospital, Ulm, Germany, 1999) compares the effectiveness of a dual aircell orthosis vs a single aircell boot system in reducing swelling 3x faster of the injured ankle. 2. Functional outcome of surgery for fractures of the ankle. A prospective, randomised comparison of management in a cast or a functional brace. (Egol KA, Dolan R, Koval KJ) show that the use of a functional brace and early movement after surgery is beneficial for patients with ankle fracture and allows for significantly earlier return to work.

Material Components

• Shell: POLYPROPYLENE
• Front Panel: High Density Polyethylene
• Straps: NYLON
• Inflation Pumps: Thermoplastic Polyurethane
• Liner: NYLON/POLYURETHANE/POLYESTER (Outer/Foam/Inner mesh)
• Binding: POLYESTER
• Outer Sole/Insole: EVA/RUBBER

Customizable, independent distal aircells

• Integrated inflation system allows individualized fit; no handbulb needed

Non-marking, skid resistant rubber tread

• Improves traction and durability

SoftStrike technology

• Absorbs and dissipates the energy during heel strike and reduce heel pain

Low profile rocker sole

• Enables normal walking gait; reduces forefoot angulations and knee hyperextension

Trimmable and heat-moldable semi-rigid shell

• Easily custom-fit for comfort

Sleek, open-frame design

• Provides ventilated protection and supports compliance

Contours around the malleoli

• Eliminates pressure for sustained comfort

Three-strap system

• Evenly disperses pressure and eliminates pooling of edema

Intuitive, integrated inflation system

• Permits quick and easy customization of each aircell