Biomechanical effectiveness of controlled ankle motion boots: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Controlled ankle motion (CAM) boots are a below-knee orthotic device prescribed for the management of foot and ankle injuries to reduce ankle range of motion (RoM) and offload the foot and ankle whilst allowing continued ambulation during recovery. There is a lack of clarity within the current literature surrounding the biomechanical understanding and effectiveness of CAM boots.

Aims

To summarise the biomechanical effects of CAM boot wear as an orthotic for restricting ankle RoM and offloading the foot.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. All papers were independently screened by two authors for inclusion. Methodological quality was appraised using Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal checklists.

SUBMITTER: Stolycia ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11633339 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature