Aircast Airselect Short Boot

Foot & Ankle BracesProvide comfortable moderate support and compression for forefoot, mid-foot and hind foot injuries, as well as some ankle injuries with the most advanced pneumatic walking boot available. The AirSelect Short offers superior comfort and faster healing.1,2 A sleek, durable, semi-rigid shell helps support and protect the limb, while the pre-inflated front panel and two adjustable distal aircells provide compression; patients can easily adjust aircell pressure themselves with the integrated inflation system. The boot’s lightweight, lab-tested rocker sole encourages a natural gait and supports everyday activities; SoftStrike technology absorbs and dissipates shock.

Ideal for: Specifically designed for metatarsal fracture, forefoot and mid–foot injury, acute or post– operative use, bunionectomy, and soft tissue injury.

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.

Specifications 

Features

• 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

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