1. Walkers

2. Aircast Walking Braces
The Aircast Walking Braces combine pulsating, graduated compression to help reduce edema, semi-rigid shells to provide protection, custom-inflated aircells that maintain limb contact for stability, and a rocker sole to reduce plantar pressure.
The Aircast walking Braces are easy to apply in A&E, doctor’s office and home.

3. Aircast XP Walker Indications
High level of support
Stable fractures of the lower leg and ankle
Severe ankle sprains
Post-op pinning & plating procedures
Post cast removal
High level of swelling/oedema

4. XP Walker Features/Benefits
Low rocker sole for enhanced comfort & natural ambulation
Overlapping semi-rigid shells give maximum support & protection
Four aircells give graduated compression offering superior oedema reduction
Hand held pump allows for adjustability of aircells for secure support and protection
Wider foot bed offers room for dressings

5. Duplex Aircell Technology
Overlapping back aircell provides duplex technology and help reduce edema
Front aircell to secure leg in the brace
Distal aircell to secure ankle and provide higher distal pressure

6. Aircast XP Walker with Heel Wedges
For post-op TA repair or conservative treatment
Designed to be used with XP walker
Can also be used with DonJoy walkers
5 heel supports – 3 to be used for treatment
3 heels: 22 degrees
2 heels: 16 degrees
1 heel: 10 degrees

7. Aircast FP Walker Indications
Moderate level of support
Stable fractures of the lower leg and ankle
Severe ankle sprains
Post-op pinning & plating procedures
Post cast removal

8. FP Walker Features/Benefits
Cost effective
Ergonomic design for ease-of-use and increased compliance
Two distal aircells for pneumatic support
Semi-rigid shells and hand held pump allow for adjustability of aircells and secure support and protection
Wider foot bed offers room for dressings
Low rocker sole offers enhanced comfort and promotes natural ambulation

9. Aircast FP Walker Indications
Moderate level of support
Limb length or calf circumference prohibits use of standard walker
Metatarsal fractures
Forefoot and midfoot injury
Bunionectomy
Soft tissue injury
Acute or post-operative use

10. FP Walker Features/Benefits
Short design specifically for injuries/surgeries of the forefoot & midfoot
Two distal aircells for pneumatic support
Semi-rigid circumferential shell gives secure support and protection
Hand held bulb allows for increased adjustability
Wider foot bed offers room for dressings
Low rocker sole offers enhanced comfort and promotes natural ambulation

11. Aircast Walker Clinical Data
‘Functional outcome of surgery for fractures of the ankle. A prospective, randomised comparison of management in a cast or a functional brace’ K.A.Egol, R.Dolan, K.J.Koval, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery 2000
Background - The aim of operative treatment for fractures of the ankle is to allow early movement after stable internal fixation
Objective - To assess the functional outcome of the operative treatment of ankle fractures in two postoperative treatment conditions : functional bracing allowing early movement and cast immobilisation
Design & Methods - 60 consecutive patients who were undergoing internal fixation of a closed, isolated fracture of the ankle, were, after having been immobilized in a plaster splint for 2-3 days after operation, randomly assigned into 2 treatment groups
1) one group was treated by immobilisation in a below-knee cast 2) the other group was treated by a functional brace with early movement
Conclusion - The use of a functional brace and early movement after surgery is beneficial for patients with ankle fracture
Key Message - Functional bracing after ankle fracture surgery results in higher functional outcome scores, earlier return to work, and potential cost savings without any complications.

12. Maxtrax Fixed Walker/ Maxtrax Fixed Ankle Walker Indications
Moderate level of support
Stress fractures of the lower leg & ankle/ forefoot & midfoot
Soft tissue injuries (grade 2 & 3 sprains)
Stable fractures of the lower leg & ankle/ forefoot & midfoot
Metatarsal fractures
Ankle, forefoot and midfoot injury
Bunionectomy
Soft tissue injury
Acute or post-operative use

13. Maxtrax ROM Walker/ Maxtrax ROM Ankle Walker Indications
Moderate level of support
Traumatic injury
Post-operative procedures
Conditions/protocols favouring range of motion
Range of motion settings between 45º plantar-flexion and 30º dorsi-flexion in 7.5º increments
Uprights will lock in fixed positions of 0º, 7.5º, 15º, 22.5º and 30º plantar and dorsi-flexion
Steel uprights give maximum strength

14. Maxtrax Walkers Features/Benefits
Wider footbed for increased stability and to accommodate bulky dressings
Swivelling D-rings allow for crisscross or parallel strapping
Cushioned inner/outer sole absorbs shock upon heel strike
One piece liner design keeps seams away from post-surgical areas
Paediatric to extra large sizing
Low profile rocker bottom promotes natural gait
Non-slip sole promotes safe ambulation
‘Breakdown’ feature on uprights for shorter legs
Steel uprights give maximum strength

15. MC Walker Indications Moderate level of support Soft tissue injuries
Stable fractures of the lower leg & ankle
Acute ankle sprains
Achilles tendon repairs
Conditions/protocols requiring early/reduced range of motion
Provides foot & ankle immobilisation 0º, 10º, 20º or 30º of plantar and dorsiflexion

16. MC Walker Features/Benefits
Rocker bottom sole
Washable liner
7.5º range of motion increments
Low profile
Removable heel pads to accommodate oedema
Steel uprights for maximum strength
3 sizes

17. Walkabout Indications
Low level of support
Acute ankle sprains grade II
Soft tissue injuries
Stress fractures of the lower leg and ankle
Post-cast removal

18. Walkabout Features/Benefits
Lightweight for easy ambulation
Rocker bottom to reduce plantar pressures
Low profile
Economical
One piece injection moulded for added durability
Integrated straps ensures easy fitting
Breathable fibre liner for comfort

19. Key Messages Not all walkers give the same level of support
Different indications for different products
Graduated compression is better where oedema is present
Circumferential shell offers greater protection
Fixed or range of motion is usually a preference of the Surgeon
DJO offers a complete range of walkers

20. Competitor Products Vacoped by Oped
Offers ‘a complete fracture management system’
Bean bag vacuum cushion offers complete stabilisation
Complicated application process
Minimal clinical data

21. Competitor Products Darco ‘Body Armour’ & FX Pro’
Offer protection & compression
Small range
Walkers reported to be ‘heavy’
No clinical data
Compression not graduated

22. Competitor Products Breg Venture & ROM range Cost effective
Low quality
No clinical data
Do not have graduated compression
Do not incorporate circumferential shell

23. Target Customers Orthopaedic Surgeon Sports Physiotherapist
Athletic Trainer
Physiotherapist
Plaster Technician
Private Patient