Description
The DJO Aircast Heel Wedge for Walker Boots is designed for Achilles tendon repair support inside a walker boot. It serves patients whose clinician prescribes heel lifts inside a walking boot, and its tendon off-loading angle sets the tone for the fit from the first wearing.
- Tendon Off-Loading Angle – the wedge raises the heel to reduce strain on the Achilles tendon, as fitted on the Aircast Heel Wedge.
- Side Specific Fit – left and right wedges match the boot and foot being treated on the Aircast Heel Wedge.
- Walker Boot Compatibility – the wedge is made to sit inside Aircast walker boots in the Aircast Heel Wedge build.
Aircast Heel Wedge for Walker Boots with Tendon Off-Loading Angle
This Aircast Heel Wedge heel wedge is designed for Achilles tendon repair support inside a walker boot and heel elevation during tendon recovery. Its tendon off-loading angle and side specific fit work together in the Aircast Heel Wedge design to keep the fit secure while the wearer stays active. The design also adds walker boot compatibility, and the wedge is made to sit inside Aircast walker boots in the Aircast Heel Wedge build. The Aircast Heel Wedge listing offers 2 configurations, and each option is a real manufacturer configuration with its own SKU. For patients whose clinician prescribes heel lifts inside a walking boot, the result is a heel wedge that feels steady from the first fitting onward.
Features and Benefits
- Tendon Off-Loading Angle: the wedge raises the heel to reduce strain on the Achilles tendon, as fitted on the Aircast Heel Wedge.
- Side Specific Fit: left and right wedges match the boot and foot being treated on the Aircast Heel Wedge.
- Walker Boot Compatibility: the wedge is made to sit inside Aircast walker boots in the Aircast Heel Wedge build.
- Stackable Recovery Path: wedges are commonly lowered in stages as the tendon heals, under clinician direction in the Aircast Heel Wedge build.
Product Specifications
Configurations and Fit
- Configurations: 2 options
Product Details
- Quantity: 1 each, sold individually
- Packaging: 1 each, sold individually
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Why Choose a Wedge Made for Walker Boots
The Aircast Heel Wedge heel wedge comes from DJO, a bracing line fitted in clinics every day. Its tendon off-loading angle and stackable recovery path focus on the details that decide whether a heel wedge gets worn. For patients whose clinician prescribes heel lifts inside a walking boot, that focus turns into support that stays steady through the day.
- Stackable Recovery Path – wedges are commonly lowered in stages as the tendon heals, under clinician direction in the Aircast Heel Wedge build.
- Aircast Heel Wedge Fit Focus – the Aircast Heel Wedge design centers on side specific fit, which supports consistent daily wear.
- Aircast Heel Wedge Configuration Choice – 2 real configurations cover the options this model is actually sold in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this heel wedge used for?
The Aircast Heel Wedge heel wedge is designed for Achilles tendon repair support inside a walker boot and heel elevation during tendon recovery. Your clinician decides when the Aircast Heel Wedge fits your treatment plan.
Which configurations can I order?
The Aircast Heel Wedge listing offers 2 configurations: Left, Right. Each Aircast Heel Wedge option is a real manufacturer configuration with its own SKU.
Who is this product made for?
It is made for patients whose clinician prescribes heel lifts inside a walking boot. A clinician or fitter can confirm the Aircast Heel Wedge matches your condition before you order.
How should the fit feel?
A correct Aircast Heel Wedge fit feels snug and supportive without cutting off circulation. If the Aircast Heel Wedge slides or pinches, recheck the size and the strap tension before wearing it longer.
How is this product sold?
The Aircast Heel Wedge is sold 1 each, individually. The price shown covers that Aircast Heel Wedge package, and the packaging is listed in the specifications above.
Is this the genuine DJO product?
Yes, this is a genuine DJO heel wedge sold under its manufacturer SKU, and the MPN on the Aircast Heel Wedge listing matches the manufacturer part number.
