Just finished week 5 in a boot cast due to 5th metatarcel break. I wore it at night the whole time mostly because it hurt not to wear it. My tip is don't sleep under the sheets especially if the sheets are tucked in. I slept on top and had a blanket over me that way my boot had free movement when I turned. I kept a pillow on either side of the bed at the end of my bed so when I turned I had a place ready to put my boot cast on. The first 2 weeks of the injury are the worst, the 3rd is meh and by the 4th week you are getting good with the crutches and you feel you are in the home stretch. Good Luck everyone!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Great advice Betty. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@emmel4fun

Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing. Found it too uncomfortable even with the soft cast to be in the sheets. I just lie on the bedspread and use a blanket with my injured foot sticking out.

@Xvhqq

Жыл бұрын

Betty, I really hope you aint playin wit me right now. I’m 20, big into lifting, hoopin and I work damn near 12 hour shifts. This is literally day 1 of week 2 and I had a checkup today and they already got me in a boot. Idk if that was really the move tho because my foot was still to swollen to completely fit and it’s actually hurting more now 😅. And my actual injury, I broke two metatarsals on opposite sides of my foot, like the 4th and 1st or 2nd I think crushing my foot between a forklift and a metal pole🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@eoco1868

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou. This is more info than I got at the hospital. I keep mine on all the time, bar ½hr in eve I take it off (with help of course) just to get foot washed and cream rubbed on leg. Refreshing!. Have made myself comfortable at night with extra pillows too. 😊

@sengataylor9274

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Betty! I am on day 2 of the boot. I can’t wait for week 3 as meh will be so much better than this 😂

As someone who is active and has never broken a bone before - i went hiking and slipped in the mud, at first i told my friend "oh my gosh i think i broke my ankle" but after a few minutes i told myself i was overexaggerating and looking at my foot, it was still straight so i figured it was the worst sprain of my life. I really truly underestimated the time it takes for bones to heal, and i am losing my everlovin mind by being sedentary. Walking places is a freedom i did NOT appreciate before but now at week 6 of wearing my cast, im ready to bust out the damn thing, my foot is SCREAMING to stretch and move and warm up the muscles. And then another 4-6 weeks in my boot after 6 weeks of being casted? My god... ive been taking my calcium tablets with a prayer everytime because it NEEDS to heal asap or im gonna scream. 😂

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully less than 3 months. Hang in there!

@elijahcube7063

9 ай бұрын

😂you’ve fully encapsulated how I felt my first few weeks in the cast. Had to get the damn thing take off after week 4 cos I couldn’t handle it anymore. Going for a walking boot now but told to not weight-bear on the foot at all for 6 weeks. Prior to fracturing the base of my 5th metatarsal I’ve been an active man in my late 20’s. I hurt my foot playing soccer, so having to be sedentary was crazy. Relearning how to navigate life with limited mobility and it’s been difficult, facing a possible 3 months of this is daunting but I’m hoping it takes a lot less time

@mascottie

6 күн бұрын

You and me both. I’m at 4 weeks. How are you now?

Someone else mentioned it, but it's brilliant advice. Sleep with light sheets because the weight of a comforter can hurt. Leave your sheets untucked.

You guys make my day!😂🤣 the best sense of humour that any doctors can have! Love you guys! Be safe! 😊

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Alida.

I had a Total Ankle Replacement 14 years ago. Had to go to Duke because they weren't doing this procedure in Atlanta at that time. There was NO WAY I could wear that air-cast at night after my hard cast came off! There was not a single problem with my decision not to wear that thing to bed. In fact, Dr. James DeOrio's instructions to me were quite minimal: Do what you can, then sit down, elevate and ice! My Salto Talaris ankle is still working great: No pain, no limp, and no cane!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gay. Wow you are a total ankle pioneer! Glad you are doing so well. Thanks for sharing your story as well as watching and subscribing

You two make my day 🤣😂. Another great video. Be safe docs 🙏

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

We are very happy to do that Anita! Thanks for watching and subscribing

I have broken my fifth metatarsal twice on my left foot. This time it is at the base, and it honestly hurts worse than the other break. I did not know whether I should wear the boot or not for sleeping. Loved watching your video and you guys are a hoot. I wore it last night and my foot was a little bit less painful today. I plan on keeping it on now for 23 hours and 55 minutes a day. Thanks so much for the information. ❤

You guys have made my night time so much easier wearing a boot! You said use a pillow case over it to protect the sheets, that is super CLEVER!!! Thank you!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Yay Tranquility! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@tranquility9325

Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs you're welcome

@traceysouth1047

3 ай бұрын

and maybe that would address my aversion to wearing this thing that I have to walk around the filthy neighborhood in because my dog will only go potty on a walk.....I'm 65 with rheumatoid arthritis /osteoarthritis and now an achilles tendon issue with severe pain. Dog is 15 and blind. We make quite a pair. But anyway if I put a pillowcase on it I won't have to worry about all the dirt & germs in my bed.. So thanks.

You guys are so comical I love watching you. Wish you were my primary care physicians. Doctors with a sense of humor seems to be rare these days.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich. Doing our best to keep it useful and light. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@staceyc509

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are very, very rare these days.

I’ve had my second insertional Achilles tendinitis surgery almost 2 months ago. I went from a cast to a boot today. My best advice is if you can comfortably sleep in a recliner do so. Also keep it elevated at night-again a recliner makes it easier to do this. Believe me taking the boot off and getting your foot hung up in the covers, a pet or small child jumping on your bare foot or waking up and in a period of grogginess putting your bare foot on the floor will pretty quickly show you why it’s best to keep the boot on 😬 At the hospital post op they gave me a piece of foam that is angled on one side that helps keep your foot elevated. I’ve learned to sleep with my foot in it at night. At times I will place a very soft pillow on top of it and then place my foot on top. This helps when you need a better angle or your leg is just tired of being at the same angle for a while

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience 284. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@bulliprapancham5070

8 ай бұрын

Hi: How long did it take for your full recovery? I am shortly going to have the same surgery; hence curious. Cheers.

@284Winchester

8 ай бұрын

@@bulliprapancham5070 on my left one probably a year. On this second one I’m about 16 months in but I had a setback about 6 months after the surgery. I was released a year almost to the day but still had some minor issues. The next day I blew my knee out on that same side and it affected my Achilles because of how I walked, so I still have some discomfort and pain but it’s much better than before the surgery. I hope that wasn’t too confusing

Thank you for the quick response. You guys are great!!!!!! 😃

@TalkingWithDocs

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

I wish you guys were my Dr.'s!!! I'm home recovering from a broken ankle & surgery. ugh. 4 weeks post surgery & you did a much better job of explaining the boot than my Ortho Dr. did. Thank you!!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Now you know Claire!

I have ankle fracture and my ortho dr asked me to wear at night and it has been fine. The tip of having that leg outside the sheet is good advice. I have a boot for outside and one for inside that seems more sanitary for the bed. It also helps to use pillows..... Thank you Drs I get alot of help from you. Know you are appreciated.

Cory Hart says yes. Classic! I’m wearing a boot now- Achilles rupture. Thanks for the levity.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Rick. Corey Hart will Never Surrender to the boot. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Always Enjoy seeing you two Drs thx you.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Anna. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

I enjoy your videos no matter what the subject! Your subscriber numbers are really growing! Blessings…

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kay. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

I have navicular stress fractures in both feet. I wore the boots the whole of the day for the first couple of days but I could tell I was going to get serious skin problems or if I continued. So itchy! Maybe the socks were irritating, or maybe I had the boots too tight. I'm now taking the boots off at night and when I'm at my desk. If you have to wear the boots at night, at least loosen and deflate them right off to allow the circulation that your bones need to heal. Covering them with a pillow case is a great suggestion. I can also recommend keeping a urinal bottle next to the bed, especially if you're taking the boots off and you don't want all the hassle of putting them off to go to the bathroom during the night.

Another good video guys! Always a pleasure to hear you guys discuss medical issues. Stay safe!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carl. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Luckily, the many months I had to wear aircasts (three separate tendon tears at different times), I was able to take mine off at night after the first night or two. I found that after surgery, wearing a cast in bed was much more comfortable than a boot. I like your suggestion about using a pillowcase over the boot, because one thing I didn’t like was the Velcro straps scraping and catching on the sheets.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Good call Juliet. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Another informative video.. everything is "6 weeks" haha (I remember from a previous video). After the rupture of my achilles tendon, eventually I graduated from a plaster cast to the removable cast. The soft/removable cast was worn during bedtime since I was a chronic sleepwalker. Thanks for the video.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Michael. Hope the Achilles is doing well. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Thanks for this informative video. I am currently wearing a boot cast for a stress fracture. Have you done a video on the causes, treatment and prevention of stress fractures? If not, I would love it if you could do one.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan we can add it. There are many causes but often it can be related to increased physical activity like running when in the foot. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Brilliant Docs i am in week 3.5 and all u said is spot on. Bravo and thank you for reasurance.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and best of luck!

Tip for sleeping with a boot: PILLOWS! I've used about 5 different sized pillows, some just line the side of my bed until I need them, but I pull a couple in for sleeping on my side - I put one full-sized pillow between my knees and another smaller one just generally under the knee of the leg in the boot. I also have one setup to the side of the boot when I'm on my back so my leg doesn't roll to the side (which it has the tendency to do). The boot itself is heavy for my leg, so any support to take the weight/strain of it off my healing ankle when I move at night helps. Context: I have a minimally displaced (2mm) oblique fracture of the distal right fibula (Webber C). Only 3 weeks in and no surgery yet, but have an apt next week to see if the bones have shifted. Docs, would love your opinions on this fracture needing surgery - from what I've read, it's extremely rare for this kind of fracture to not require it?

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Good advice! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@savannahsmiles1797

Жыл бұрын

The boot for me was UNBEARABLE. Heavy and confining and just made swelling WORSE. I have a spiral tibia/fibula fracture, a rod and screws...I try to wear the boot I dubbed wrecks, cuz it just has wrecked my life. It hurts when it is on, and my leg is SO sore, not from my nasty injury, but from the weight of the boot pulling on the staples, and overworking my upper leg. I am NOT allowed to let the boot touch the floor, NO weight on it, and my leg is SO sore from keeping it up, when I use the walker. TOO much pain. PT said NO boot while not up and about...surgeon said boot at all times. Compromised and if exiting the bed. I put on wrecks, for safety...while laying down no wrecks for comfort and to be ABLE to rest. Pain doesn't ALLOW healing, so my goal is to grow that bone back and get mobile. Swelling is worse thing I have to deal with. I am NOT on pain meds for other reasons, so coping with pain is a huge concern for me. Wrecks causes me stabbing pains from my ankle, when I don't have wrecks on, I don't have stabbing pains at all...Plus being so heavy I think it could pull my lower back alignment out.

@rebeccawalker225

Жыл бұрын

@@savannahsmiles1797 Yes same with me. I am recovering from having hardware removed. I was shocked when three days post op they put me in the dreaded boot. It rubs on the stitches from my incision, causes my foot to swell and creates pain when I had non at all during the first two days after surgery. I am a rebel. I see no reason to be wearing the boot unless I am moving around (and I'm non-weightbearing, using a walker cause those crutches were a liability). So you have my sympathy/empathy. I plan to call my doctor tomorrow (it's December 26th so office is closed). In the meantime that boot will spend most of its time in the corner where it belongs! Good luck with your healing. You will get there. My break was pretty bad, but the bones are healed now. It did take a while. 🥰

@aylemarshland5609

Жыл бұрын

Me too, lots of pillows!

@m.taylor

4 ай бұрын

I found wearing the boot really heavy too and seemed to make my foot more painful prolonging the swelling so I was switched to a cast with a stirrup, which seems to be more tolerable despite my not being able to remove the cast briefly to wash my foot.

I dance to your few seconds of music at the beginning, love it. 😁😁 always a great show.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jay. Thanks for watching and subscribing

My surgeon said I could take the boot off to sleep but I found it more supportive/stable therefore more comfortable to sleep with the boot on at night.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Hula. We would agree. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Have worn several boots. Lots of soft pillows to keep it from moving around too much. And also helps with swelling too.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Good call You Rock! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@savannahsmiles1797

Жыл бұрын

my leg SWELLS badly with the boot...so strange, to get relief I take off the thing and life returns to a doable space.

I was told, I could sleep without it, but I felt more supported wearing it. So I’ve continued. Sometimes I loosen it up, but over time I’ve gotten use to it. Only remove for cleaning and icing before bed.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Buy a bed cradle, which, lifts the sheet and blankets up and off the lower part of the bed. Reduces the risk of getting tangled up.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Good call Denise! Thanks for watching and subscribing

Wearing it at night mentally will give you a better night sleep

@TalkingWithDocs

3 ай бұрын

For many that's true

@Antdadon11

18 күн бұрын

False. Im currently a week and a half in and i haven't slept good yet. I tore my Achilles.

I have a high ankle break. 3 plates. I just got a boot and my doc gave me the go ahead to sleep without my boot because I have so much hardware, it's highly unlikely that I'll undo this. I'm still non weight bearing though. I wake up in the middle of the night and put it back on though. I'm glad to have the option. This is another progression in the healing process.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Slow and steady. Hang in there. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I’ve had multiple surgeries resulting in wearing a cast. The biggest game changers for me was buying one of the nice, concave, elevated pillows and buying those special diabetic socks that are extra stretchy. I had a below the knee cast, so the socks were long enough that I could fold them over the top of the boot to keep them from slipping down. They were way more comfortable than normal socks or even the knee high sock that came with the boot. They are absolutely worth picking up if you’re injured. My nephew (thigh high boot) bought some after his surgery as well and said they really helped.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing

@CapybaraCM

Жыл бұрын

Just came home 2 wks Post Op and found that on Amazon. So much nicer to have concave place for leg and know that it's unlikely to roll off a pillow in middle of night. It was almost "too" elevated though ;-)

@carolynbrowning6194

Жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me if it's necessary to keep foot elevated all night? I just had surgery today. Almost 4hrs..I've got 4plates and 16screws. I'm worried when numbing wears off how bad my pain will be...but I can't sleep with my foot elevated. It's my left foot and I sleep on my left side. 😔

Thanks for the advice.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Di. Thanks for watching and subscribing

can I give you guys a double like? my 30 yr old daughter just broke her ankle in two places 3 weeks ago... aircast.... driving her crazy... sweating... suggest using a charcoal shoe insert to help keep foot dry, works great just watching this video has helped a bunch... and given us a little chuckle as well... thanks docs

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi hex. Hope your daughter heals quickly. Glad we could make you chuckle. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

I did the plantar fasciitis boot. Stick your feet outside of the end of covers so when you roll over in bed, your not all twisted up in blankets.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Markyfishme! Thanks for watching and subscribing

My mom broke her ankle and was in a boot from Christmas eve day till Monday. Yes she followed the doctor's advice. She took it off at night and day worn it.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Marcia. Thanks for watching and subscribing

great advice

As someone with a "broken ankle, second award" (stupid rock I landed on during a parachute jump) I would love to have had a air-cast! Terrible to have grown up back in the dark ages! ;-)

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Dino technology has helped us a lot! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@kalijasin

2 жыл бұрын

"rock I landed on during a parachute jump". That was stupid 🙈

Can’t stand weight of boot. Took it apart, put inside liner over my broken ankle and pumped it up. Surrounded my foot with pillows. Works well!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Sweet Linda. Thanks for watching and subscribing

My advice is propped up and something to help you sleep. Thankfully this time I have a awesome purple mattress adjustable bed but the last few times (EDS patient) it was a recliner and a pillow underneath my leg. Hopefully after I heal from the internal brace surgery and a couple of repaired ligaments I won't have the issue atleast on this side. Another trick atleast for me is use a shower chair and take a nice long shower to get a bit more of a break. For about 15 mins before I go to bed I also prop my leg up and open up my boot to relax before I strap it back up to sleep. I do not remove it but give it a quick breather.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Good advice Stacey. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@AvalarProductionsInc

Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I take mine out for a breather too. Hope you're doing well by now.

I use a body pillow and being a side sleeper it was on top of the pillow, but it doesn’t matter because the first three weeks are the worse with any operations I have had concerning the bones. Total Ankle replacement, bilateral knee replacement and shoulder replacement, it all came from 35 years in the Army, and I had the operations once they finally medically discharged me.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for your service. All the best

I wore my boot to sleep always when I had this fracture, "avulsion fracture involving the medial aspect of the intra-articular metaphysis proximal phalanx left fifth toe with 2.5 mm displacement. The fracture fragment measures approximately 3 x 3 x 3 mm." I just did a nice avulsion fracture of great toe very top bone. ( hallux distal phalanx fracture). I wrap it with ace bandage supporting toes together so they can't spread. Then wrapping as if ankle is sprained. Then put it in an orthopedic shoe. I wear the big walking boot during the day. The great toe fracture pain is very minor in comparison to when I broke my fifth toe.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing well I. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Man I love these videos. Do you do requests?. What is an echo cardiogram and what does it test

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi david. We sure do! We will add it to the list and get Dr Heffernan to address it next session. The short answer is that it is an ultrasound of the heart which measures the flow of blood through the 4 chambers. It looks at how the heart walls move as well as whether or not thr valves are working properly. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing

It seems advice on boot-wearing varies quite a bit. I have a 5th metatarsal Jones fracture and was told by the foot specialist that I don't need to wear it at night, but I am to be nonweight-bearing. In the UK they seem to have people put more weight on the boot earlier, in other countries (e.g. India) there also seems to be more advice to out pressure on it sooner. So I don't know that there is one agreed to right way.

Perfectly answers my question

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Biz. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

Currently on my 9th week in a CAM boot for 2 stress fractures on my 3rd Metatarsal and another stress fracture that developed on the 2nd Metatarsal while wearing my boot for the previous 2. I seriously believe THE only reason I have started to heal is because I have assigned myself the Cross of wearing my boot at night. One of the ways I cope with my boot at night is by sticking a pillow between my two feet whilst laying on my side. The pillow helps to protect my Right foot from my Left and evens out my hips/back a bit as well.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Jenny. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

when my nephew was 15 and had to have neck fusion for a fracture he decided to try skate boarding with his neck brace and ended up breaking his arm. He followed the instructions to leave the neck brace on at least. Apparently wasn't told not to skateboard

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2 жыл бұрын

That is a crazy story Brenda. Kids are awesome. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I really need help here. I torn my Achilles tendon and done with surgery. Cast have remove. Now is on walking cast for the 2nd day. 1) How long I need to walk with it daily? 2) my calf muscle shrink on injure leg, how to train back the muscle. Thanks in advance!

Great video and thanks for the chuckles. I wear my sunglasses at night so I can See the light that's right before my eyes! I’m in a boot after rolling my ankle and possibly breaking the bone where the ligament attaches. It’s my first night, so thanks everyone for your tips and tricks. If I can’t sleep I have Corey Hart’s song in my head I’ll be singing. Lol

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Perfect Pamela. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I had a surgical repair (plate and screws) of my FIRST metatarsal (everyone only talks about the 5th!) comminuted fracture. It’s not going anywhere, right? I have a big dressing, and the boot HURTS. I’m not wearing it except when I have to engage in activity where I might fall. So do I still need to wear the boot?These bones are going nowhere. I am in a wheelchair or on the couch 24/7, not on crutches because I am legally blind and must walk with a blind cane. All Indomis transfer from wheelchair to toilet and back, and the couch and back, for the duration.

I have a question. I had a ankle injury. 10 day post injury i had an appt with a specialist. Inital xrays were negative. So i was treated for a grade 2 lateral ankle sprain and give a tall cam walking boot. And follow up in 3 weeks. However about 5 days later i would have a popping sound everytime i moved my ankle up and down. So called and the ordered an mri. At follow up i had a compression fracture of the cupoid bone and part did extent to the articular surface but there was no displacement. A bruise on the talus, and midfoot edema. All ligaments and tendons was intact. I was moved to a tall air cast boot and no weight bearing for 4 weeks till my next follow up. My question is does this usally heal without surgery and what could the possible cause of the popping be? I am also asthmatic and use a steroid inhaller twice a day will this cause slower healing? Thanks for any info.

Doctor Knows Best!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

That is funny Serena. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@serena7397

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs I'm subscribed! 💙💙

Broke tibia & fibula, had a lot of complications, therefore, had plate and 8 screws removed 2 years later. Was advised to leave boot on except while sleeping. And use walker as tolerated. It's day 10 and I'm unable to put and keep boot on. The pain when I wear is horrible. Feels like it is rubbing against the out ankle incision. Therefore, haven't been wearing it snd using a scooter very carefully. Is this normal.

Thank you 🙏

Just finished week 3 of 6 in the boot - vertical non-displaced fracture of the Medial Malleolus (that knob on the inside of your ankle....actually part of your tibia, 2nd biggest bone in the body and full weight bearing). Doc said I'd like to put you in a cast but if you are very disciplined you can wear the boot 24/7 for 6 weeks instead of the cast. With some things I am not disciplined but for this, I knew I would be very disciplined (67 yr old who loves playing pickle ball and I want to get back to it, fully recovered a.s.a.p. which = follow Dr. orders to the T and take your time with PT to recover and build muscles back up again). Any twisting motion of my ankle sent zingers of pain that were intense but short lived, gone as fast as it came. The twisting torque always happened when catching my toe or heel on something getting up from a chair or getting in and out of the car or turning over in bed and my toes getting caught up in the covers while rolling over. This was an issue for weeks 1 and 2 and not so much anymore at the end of week 3. I learned to push up on the covers with my good foot right next to the booted foot to make some space for the booted foot to turn with less friction from the covers above. Untucking the sheets is a great idea as well as using a blanket where your feet stick out so there is no restriction or interference from the sheets/blankets when turning from back to side position. Using a satin pillow case over the boot would help...especially with satin sheets. One or several of the suggestions above will make a big difference. I've worn the boot every night and I'm accustomed to having it on 24/7, it now feels normal to have it on and abnormal to take it off. Per Dr., while lying in bed, for 30 minutes a day I take off the boot, rest it suspended on a pillow and write the alphabet (in the air) using my injured foot to start stretching and using the muscles and tendons etc... My knee scooter has been awesome. Using a pee bottle was great at night so I did not have to navigate to the bathroom. Now I use the scooter. I was lucky to injure the left foot so I can still drive. This injury has stopped me from doing all sports and walking since I can't put any weigh on it but between crutches and the knee scooter and my desk chair on wheels with mostly tile floors in the house, I can still do pretty much everything on my own....it just takes a little longer to get it done. Good luck with your injury.

Have never worn a boot but had knee replacement surgery and used a bed wedge pillow. That may help.

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2 жыл бұрын

Good call FAB ULOUS. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I recently had brostrom procedure to repair my atfl and cfl and syndismotic repair now I'm out of the splint and cast and now I am in a cam boot. When it comes to sleeping with the boot on I leave my ankle that was operated on out from under the covers and it helps a lot cause you don't have all that pressure on your ankle

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2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Joshua. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing

What about icing the cast. Do ice packs get through? I remember my ankle surgery last year after I woke up my leg was in heavy gauze and had some kind of thick wrapping over it. I had ice packs on both feet but I don't know if it helped as I was in alot of pain

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2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tory. No ice can’t get through the cast. It would likely just make it wet and soft. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Thanks for clarifying the "why" it should stay on. But does it need to stay elevated?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

It should Blue Dragon. Helps with pain and swelling. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I slept with my air cast for four weeks before receiving a reprieve to take it off at night. I had a large pillow on top of our bedding to prop up my foot (toes to nose)and I had a blanket that I used over the pillow and myself. My husband was not bothered by my movements as he was between the sheets, and I was on top of the sheets. 4:04

Love you guys! I had ORIF for a trimalleolar fracture, which is now completely healed. From here it’s lots of physical therapy - I’ve just become weight-bearing. Do you think I still need to wear the boot at night? I sent my doctor’s office a message, but haven’t heard back yet.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

It really depends on how happy they were with the fixation at the time of surgery. Best to ask. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@Melkiskatezzz

Жыл бұрын

Hey boops, how are you doing nowadays ? Hope all is well , also wanted to see if you can answer some question as I had the same procedure and fracture as you , 1. How long were you not walking for ? 2. Did you have more than one surgery ? 3. Any tips on keeping my leg clean and the boot clean as well Sorry if it’s a lot , but I’ll appreciate it a ton if you help me out , thanks so much , hope to hear from you

If your right leg is in boot, you can sleep on left side and put memory foam pillow between legs to support leg in boot.....

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Is cracking your neck and or back good? I had C5-6 injury do to a car accident and when I crack my neck it seems to relieve pressure and feels pretty good. But is it good for long term issues??

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas. If you have severe arthritis if your neck cracking it and pushing hard on it may be detrimental. The sound itself is not bad for your neck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

I am in an air boot, but do not sleep in it. I take it off to drive, wash, ice and sleep. I use the stent that the ER made me with wrap on my ankle and around the stent to sleep.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jacqueline. Sounds reasonable. We believe you mean splint not stent. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Thank you for this session. I have a Achilles rupture and have a question about support during sleep that I’ve been unable to find an answer for. Is a customized, splint cast (partial, ie open front) held in place by tenser bandages a possible replacement for an air cast overnight? I was fitted for the splint cast, with downward toe slant in the emergency department at the time of the injury and a few days later transferred to an air cast. I still have the plaster cast available. I’d appreciate finding information on this option. Thanks.

@funkynerd1679

11 ай бұрын

Look up Thetis achilles rapture night splint. Been using since I moved to Vacoped boots.

I have had multiple broken bones. My first known broken bone was my left kneecap and it was a really bad break. My only other known break was my left foot which was a very simple break. I followed my orthopedists advice from when I was in a knee brace and had problems related to being in it. In order to not have any issues with being in the boot. I also followed my orthopedists instructions starting on week 3 of having the boot. The 3rd week I was able to start walking on my foot and I started walking some barefooted close to the 6 week mark. I saw my orthopedist at like 6.5 weeks and I was asked if it hurt for me to be barefooted and I said no and I was done with everything.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Wow Brittany be careful. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Over it with a satin pillowcase so it doesn't drag against the sheets

You guys are funny LOL but you give helpful information

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much willard. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

I broke my ankle 2.5 weeks ago and am a little over 1 week post op. With all the time on my hands, I've been going down the fractured ankle rabbit hole here and on Reddit. The most important thing I've learned is that it really does depend. Every ankle injury is such an individual experience. Hopefully I will be transitioning from a splint to a walking boot in a little over a week. Of course, I will listen to my surgeon's instructions but it's always nice to compare experiences.

@Alvaradoxdavid

4 ай бұрын

Same lol

Definitely glad I came up on this because I suffered a week thinking I had a sore foot and I’ve had this boot for a fracture for about a week and I have not been treating it very well. I have not been wearing it like I should. I will from now on

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Wear it Meechie69! Thanks for watching and subscribing

2 wk post op. Just got staples removed. Ive got the boot off period. When im in need to go out of the house ill put it on and treat it like a cast. Ive got minimal pain if any and movement issue due to being in a cast / brace. It feels fine and honestly if it feels different at any time that i think i need to wear it 24/7 i will. I just want to promote freedom...cheers.

I couldn't put the boot on the first 3 weeks if I wanted to, believe I tried. The swelling was insane from the knee down. Grade 3 sprain, avulsion ankle fracture and 5th metatarsal break(jones fracture, fell down the stairs. Once the swelling was somewhat less, I couldn't flex my foot without it feeling like it was fire and spasming like crazy. These last 4 & 1/2 weeks have been interesting. I go back next Friday. I'm hoping no surgery but we'll see

I’m just over two weeks post surgery for a medial malleolus repair, and I’ve had the hard cast removed, and the boot/air cast put on. I’ve been told it’s okay to remove while I’m not doing anything and just sitting around. But it’s even worse to sleep in than the hard cast. Do you think I’d be okay to remove it for sleeping or should I try and leave it on?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

It typically would be ok but you really need to clarify with your surgeon as they are the only person who knows how secure the repair was. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

For a broken ankle, I can't sleep with the boot. If I do, the boot tends to flop to one side or the other which gives me a jolt of pain and wakes me up. I use an ace bandage instead. Since it's lightweight, I don't have to worry about my ankle flopping over in my sleep.

I had a complete ankle replacement. Tomorrow is boot day. I have a wedge pillow. Should I wear the boot at night?

You both make my life so much easier with my Boot Cast ..

I've been told to keep my leg elevated as much as possible, therefore when sleeping I generally do not move at all at night- with my leg and a boot a top two pillows

@TalkingWithDocs

11 ай бұрын

Very nice

First time watcher here’s one for you guys on a related note. I am a twenty eight year old male, I was in a serious car accident about ten years ago that left me with a com severed spinal cord (without naming all of my injuries from the MVA) I also suffered from broken ankles (L & R) and a shattered (R) tib and fib.). Now when I am laying in bed and sitting in my chair or in my recliner lounge, I get a really bad case of a inverted drop foot (right foot) to the point it is almost flat on the bed at a 90 degree angle. I’ve been tossing up whether to go get it operated on from a orthopaedic surgeon here in Australia, it does cause me a lot of pain even during the day, I’m just wondering if wearing my moon boot in bed will help it or will it not do anything? Thank you, Blake.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Blake. So sorry to hear this. So if you have a foot drop the boot will help prevent a flexion contracture. It does the same job as an AFO. The purpose is to prevent having the foot get stuck in that toes down position. Definitely worth talking to your doctor about but typically not a surgical issue. Best of luck to you

Thanks docs, this was really funny and insightful at the same time. I am in my 3rd week after breaking three metatarsal bones (II-III-IV, a teammate fell on my foot while playing rugby). It looks like it's progressively healing, but I was curious about how long I can take the boot off each day. I normally do it while sitting on the sofa and I try to keep it lifted at the same time. After 2 weeks my doctor told me that surgery is not needed and to put my broken foot on a scale and to weigh it until it shows 20 kilograms (44 pounds). He said that's the weight I can start to apply on the foot, hopefully it's a good sign!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good. Best of luck!

@jxnky341

5 ай бұрын

damn i just broke my 3rd and 5th metatarsal and they have to do surgery on it 😭

I wore it but i had it out of the covers and had 2 pillows. One to raise my boot another to keep it in place

I had bunion surgery 4 weeks ago, I am going nuts not bring able to do the simple things. Walking around the house, doing dishes…. I sleep with the air cast on. I have 2 wedge cushions under my leg which helps me not to move around while I sleep an added bonus is no back pain when I wake up.

Great video! Recently I ruptured my Achilles’ tendon, I’ve just had my cast taken off and now I’m in a boot. I was wondering if I can remove my boot at night or must I keep it on overnight

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Louis. We usually keep it on the first 4-6 weeks. Definitely worth discussing with your surgeon. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Getting out of my walking boot next week after 8 weeks I broke my 5th metatarsal had hook plate surgery, transitioning to a walking shoe next apparently. Was wondering is there a physical therapy process or just at home therapy that is given? Definitely a long recovery

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Often we will send people to formal physio. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Is the main difference between the removable and resin casts just removability? Are the boots still as effective as resin cast with final outcomes? Great idea with the pillow case around boot. Thx. Seeing Ortho 36 hours to get staples out from IM nail insertion and hoping I can convince him to trust me and I can wear removable cast/boot. Thanks for terminology of "compliant/non-compliant" so I can impress upon him I'll be compliant and wear it 23:55/day!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Yes equally effective. And yes you will wow him!

I broke my ankle/fibula and had surgery so I was wearing the boot to bed and sleeping with it elevated. What best worked for me was using a smallish throw blanket...enough to keep me warm but not enough to get caught up in...hope this helps someone...I'm finally walking...it's been a challenging recovery for sure!

@TalkingWithDocs

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Can you do a talk about waterproofing the boot because that's the biggest issue for my son ... taking a shower and keeping the boot dry.

I have been only just cleared for wbat. I’ve slept one night without the boot. I slept on my stomach before the fall, and it’s honestly the most comfortable way to sleep. I have 2 pillows at the foot of the bed. And prop it up on those.

hi guys! i need help with my foot, i think i have a navicular avulsion fracture. im currently wearing a cast and am on my 2nd week. i take it off at night. is it okay to take it off at night? and heel walk if ever i walk? hope to hear from you guys!

Broke my ankle four days ago, and had a half cast until seeing my Ortho now in a boot. I slept with it last night my first night, but it seems so unsanitary as you are walking around on it outside ewww but I am treating it as a cast. The itching tho is intense any suggestions for a lotion that may help with the itching, that is the main thing that makes me have to take it off or at least loosen it for a good scratch. I think I will put an old pillowcase on it at night maybe it won't feel so unsanitary ;-)

Medical politicians! Love the label.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yes helend222. It’s a fine balance. Thanks for watching and subscribing

For me cleaning it is the hardest thing before going to sleep. It is so gross.

I have a non surgical ankle fracture- Shouldn't I ice regularly and take off boot for icing? Thanks so much

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Leigh. Some people open the boot and lay the ice in. You don’t want the fracture to move. Maybe review with your surgeon first. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I'm having midfoot and big toe fusion surgery will i have to wear cast/boot at night and roughly how long?

I am almost 65 & I've had 2 plates - 11 screws - 3 fusions 2 weeks ago to my foot , Is there a way to make the foot feel better when getting out of bed to go to restroom? Most of the time it feels like a pressure buildup but boot isn't to tight . I also am looking for ideas to make foot feel better when trying to sleep with boot . I will be in the boot for quite some time. One more thing is the foot that I had the surgery on also gets restless leg syndrome is there any help for this ? Which only makes a bad feeling foot feel worse. Just found you two today so hoping you can offer some good help.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Hi Miranda. Often those symptoms will improve with time. The swelling is a big isssue. Ice and elevation for sure. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I’ve searched all of KZread about wearing two boots and haven’t found any videos. I fractured both of my ankles. The fractures are non displaced and my doctor said to wear the boots when walking and I can remove it when sleeping and showering. When I sleep I feel that my ankles are less stable and are moving all over the place. I’m not sure what I should do.

Needed this video cuz I fractured my fibula in two spots. Thanks, guys.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Trev! Thanks for watching and subscribing

I had both a spiral tibial fracture and a lateral malleolus fracture. A rod was inserted in my tibia, and I had a plate on my ankle. I was told that the Aircast had to stay on while I slept, so I found that I had to sleep on my back to be more comfortable. . . and propped up slightly so that my back wouldn't spasm (I guess I needed a better mattress). After a couple of months, I was told that I could sleep without the Aircast on, and I was overjoyed that I would finally be able to sleep on my side again. However, when I tried to sleep on my side without the Aircast, my knee and ankle would bother me too much, so I would have to use a pillow underneath them. It wasn't a fun time!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man Neon. Hope you are ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@neonsunset-1701

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs It took a while, but eventually I didn't need a pillow to cushion my knee and ankle when sleeping on my side. 😊

Well, I just had metatarsal fusion and my doctor didn't say I had to wear my boot at night. The question I have is I have to keep my foot elevated. I have a cushion to use. Should I still wear the boot?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Elevation helps pain and swelling. So yes. Thanks for watching and subscribing

MY concern is a blood clot. I have a tear in my heel. I have the foot wrapped also by the doc. The boot makes it hurt worse . If I dont put pressure on it, Can I sleep with just the wrap that I can't remove?ty!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jmm. We advise our Achilles patients to wear the boot at night. Maybe talk to your doc. Thanks for watching and subscribing

How would you treat a dislocated patella following a total knee replacement

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim. Closed reduction to start but often the medial soft tissues are torn so it can require an open repair. It can be a difficult problem. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I continued to lift weights in my boot, including deadlifts.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Bryan. There is a lot you can still do. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@bryanutility9609

Жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs I mr also too 6 months & bone stem. broke the sameq 5th metatarsal last week but up higher so it’s more risky fracture. I’m not supposed to stand or walk for six weeks. Then i can walk