Bledsoe Achilles Boot
Bledsoe

This is the mobile and safe solution for an Achilles tendon tear.

Avoids plaster: Can be fitted immediately after the operation if the foot cannot be brought into a stand of 90°
Gastrocnemius (calf muscle) is completely relaxed which means that there is no risk for the graft
Four wedges of an angle of 10° for equine positioning
Reduction in the number of wedges depending on the evolution of the passive rehabilitation
Patients can walk without crutches
Low profile, which prevents pain in the hip
‘Air bladder’ for extra fixation of the malleoli is provided as a standard option
‘Rocker bottom’ design with 4 phases which equals the natural way of walking. heel strike – straight – roll-off and toe-off
Finish with opening at the level of the heel for perfect positioning of the lower leg
Manufactured from high-quality aluminium for ideal immobilisation
Aerating foam around the lower leg avoids perspiration: unique to Bledsoe
Walking sole is optimal width, the patient can walk in a stable manner, it is impossible for the knee to go into valgus so that there can be no pain at the condylen level

Achilles Boot

Bledsoe Achilles Boot (1)

Legenda
Extremely suitable
Very suitable
Suitable

Indications

Achilles tendon rupture
Chronic inflammation of the Achilles tendon
Post-op Achilles tendon rupture

Q&A

What is the advantage in comparison with plaster?

Thanks to the four wedges one can change the position of the foot gradually from the plantar flexion to the neutral position. In other words, one avoids various series of plaster.

What is the advantage in comparison with a hinged boot?

The patients can walk perfectly without crutches and one may be assured that the m. Gastrocnemius will relax completely, which means that there is no stretching on the graft.

What are the contra-indications?

Unstable fractures or fractures of the proximal part of the tibia or the fibula.