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Pneumatic Walking BootA pneumatic boot is one that uses air to support and apply compression to one€s ankle and/or foot. The air cells of this pneumatic walker boot are easy to adjust. A user can customize the amount of compression and support he or she receives with a simple-to-operate knob.The upright struts that make up the frame of the tall walker boot are polymer molded to fit the leg. This material is unique in that it is both durable and viscoelastic. For a user, this means the cam walking boot is beneficial for ensuring the brace fits the leg comfortably and the durable quality of the high ankle brace means it will resist damaging forces, as well.The bottom of the frame is a rocker-style and the heel is low-profile. This is beneficial in that it promotes a more natural way of walking. This, too, is helpful from a recovery standpoint.Inside the walking boot for fractured ankle care is a soft liner that protects the skin against any chaffing of the frame of the brace against the skin. The footbed of the high-top walking boot is wide and can easily be adjusted via Velcro closures. The toe is also open for increased breathability and a cooler fit.The heel is cushioned, which makes the tall cam boot more comfortable to wear once one is able to move about. There is also a strap at the ankle for additional padding. Check out other cam walker boots.Walking Boot for Fractured Ankle & Sprain TreatmentAs noted previously, this walking boot for the ankle can be used for treatment of either an ankle sprain or a stable fracture where no bones or bone fragments have shifted out of place. A walking boot with a high top is also sufficient in many cases for treating stress fractures. It may also be an option following surgery to treat an unstable fracture. Learn about other common foot problems.