OPED VACOped Short Achilles Walking Boot

VACOped Short Achilles Walking Boot is the shorter and lighter version of VACOped Achilles Boot.  Thanks to the integrated VACO12 technology, the orthosis adapts perfectly to the foot and ankle. VACOped Short allows not only immobilization of the ankle, but also a defined range of motion (ROM) from 15° of dorsal extension to 20° of plantar flexion.

Note on treating Achilles tendon injuries in the equinus (plantar flexed) position:  With a fixed angle setting between + 15° and +20°, please use the OPED Wedge Sole.  The wedge sole needs to be ordered separately.

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Patient Information Guide for the VACOped Boot

This link is a Patient information leaflet describing treatment for an Achilles Tendon Rupture using a VACOped Boot.

Indications for using the VACOped Short Walking Boot

• Ankle Fractures
• Calcaneal fractures
• Severe sprains
• Ligament rupture
• Ligament surgery

Features and Benefits of the VACOped Short Walking Boot

Vacuum Technology	Range of Motion Capability	Swim in the VACOped Short Walking Boot!
Vacuum cushion allows individual adjustment even with swelling A cushion filled with thousands of Styrofoam pearls is surrounding the injured body parts Vacuum Technology avoids pressure to the body site and provides stability due to a perfectly shaped orthosis at any time See how the vacuum beads work	Provides optional range of motion (ROM) from -15° to +20° in 5-degree increments. Fast and easy adjustments to the equinus (plantar flexion) position (20-degree plantar flexion) combined with a Wedge Sole (sold separately provides an excellent treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures	Yes, you really can! Don’t let your injury ruin your vacation or summer. The VACOped and VACOcast boot components are waterproof. The only part of the boot that retains water is the cloth liner.  You will need an extra liner to swim. To swim in your VACOped Short: First: Get your surgeon’s approval. Second: Bring your dry extra liner to the pool. Third:  While wearing your VACOped, enter the pool and enjoy your swim!  Exit the pool, and sit somewhere safe.  Remove your VACOped and dry off your foot.  Unzip the back of the wet liner and remove the vacuum insert.  Dry off the vacuum insert and place into the dry extra liner.  Shake excess water out of the VACOped shell and towel it dry.  Apply the dry liner/insert onto your dry foot, and apply the shell as usual.  You’re now good to go!  Allow the wet liner to air dry.  You may machine-wash the liners on medium, but do not machine dry, or they may shrink.

What’s Included with the VACOped Short Walking Boot

• 1 User Manual
• 2 liners
• 1 Rocker sole
• 1 Pump
• 2 Adjustment keys
• 1 VACOped short walking boot frame

Sizing Chart

Videos of the VACOped Walking Boot