Introduction
Each SP Walker™ is engineered for patient comfort while providing superior injury protection and support. The Walker’s low rocker sole promotes more natural ambulation for improved mobility while the generous foot base has ample room for dressings without sacrificing comfort. The lightweight semi-rigid shell has a pre-inflated anterior aircell and two adjustable aircells located at the malleoli that can be individually inflated using the hand bulb (included) for a "total contact" fit and secure support.
Indications
• Short limbs
• Ankle injuries
• Post operative rehabilitation following ankle and foot surgery
• Early rehabilitation followingTriple Arthrodesis
Information on Ordering
Corresponding Sizes:
Size / UK Men / UK Women
S / <6 / <5.5
M / 6-8 / 5.5-7.5
L / >8 / >7.5
Innovations
• Low rocker sole offers enhanced comfort and promotes rehabilitation through mobilisation.
• Wider foot print provides space for dressings
• Improved ergonomic design for ease of use and increased compliance
• Semi-rigid shell and adjustable aircells provide secure support and protection
Triple Arthrodesis
The Donjoy SP walker is a favorite rehabilitation product of Mr Adam Budgen, Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics in York, UK. He has a special interest in foot and ankle surgery. He is a Consultant in Orthopaedics and Trauma at the Nuffield Hospital Leeds.
We asked Mr Budgen about his research on triple arthrodesis and why he prescribed this brace in particular. He told OrthopaedicsandTrauma.com: "When I was a surgical fellow in Brisbane I looked at the avoidance of bone graft in the triple arthrodesis operation for ankle arthritis. We were pleased to discover that the rate of success for the operation without bone graft was high. Normally the bone graft is taken from the iliac crest of the hip. This has a high morbidity with the graft site often being more painful than the operation site. Our study has shown that comparable rates of union are achieved without the need for supplementary bone graft from the iliac crest or other donor sites.
He said: "A good post operative brace can be very important in encouraging mobilisation after the period of initial immobilisation. The brace must balance comfort and ease of use with sufficient protection from excessive ealy movement. Often plaster casts can be too restrictive and uncomfortable, but in my opinion the SP Walker™ is an excellent brace for this complex but rewarding operation". Click on this link to read about his research on bone grafting and hind foot surgery Rosenfeld PF, Budgen SA, Saxby TS. Triple arthrodesis: is bone grafting necessary? The results in 100 consecutive cases. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Feb;87(2):175-8.