{"product_id":"skil-care-foot-drop-boot-contracture-pressure-management","title":"Skil-Care Foot Drop Boot | Contracture \u0026 Pressure Management","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkil-Care Institutional Foot Drop Boot for Plantar Flexion Control and Pressure Ulcer Prevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn acute care, post-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care facilities, non-ambulatory patients confined to extended bed rest face severe risks of joint contractures and pressure injuries. The Skil-Care Foot Drop Boot is a specialized orthopedic positioner designed to manage and mitigate plantar flexion (foot drop) by maintaining the lower extremity in a neutral therapeutic alignment. By counteracting the gravitational forces that pull the foot downward, this static orthosis safeguards neural pathways and maintains tendon length, eliminating the long-term mobility complications that can result from prolonged, uncorrected plantar flexion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an institutional nursing and infection control standpoint, managing heel pressure is a critical quality indicator. This podiatric boot features an engineered heel suspension design that elevates the calcaneus completely above a molded posterior cavity, entirely offloading pressure from the heel to prevent decubitus ulcers. To preserve delicate skin integrity, the rigid plastic splint is fully lined with a plush synthetic sheepskin cover that minimizes tissue friction, controls sheer force, and permits passive air circulation. Its universal, ambidextrous architecture makes it a highly versatile, fleet-ready addition to standard facility positioning protocols, effectively optimizing clinical outcomes and lowering overall treatment overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlantar Flexion Stabilization:\u003c\/b\u003e Rigid plastic inner splint holds the ankle in a neutral 90-degree position to prevent foot drop and shortening of the Achilles tendon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTotal Heel Offloading:\u003c\/b\u003e Suspends the patient's heel directly over an open, molded cavity to achieve 100% pressure relief and accelerate pressure ulcer prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnti-Shear Comfort Liner:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium synthetic sheepskin lining cushions the lower leg, prevents localized bruising, and reduces surface shear during passive bed mobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmbidextrous Design Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Universal engineering eliminates left or right-foot stocking requirements, maximizing clinical utility across changing patient counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstitutional Laundering Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Removable synthetic sheepskin cover separates quickly from the plastic core to undergo standard facility hot-water white-goods washings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePadded Comfort Straps:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide, foam-backed hook-and-loop closure straps secure the lower extremity firmly without creating localized constriction or tourniquet effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnit Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Sold Individually (1 Each \/ EA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Inner Boot Width: 3 Inches; Total Back Height: 9.5 Inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSizing Equivalency (Footwear):\u003c\/b\u003e Men's Shoe Sizes: 5–7; Women's Shoe Sizes: 3–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStructural Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Rigid, High-Impact Supportive Polyethylene Inner Splint Core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLining Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Laundrable Hyperallergenic Synthetic Sheepskin (Faux Fleece)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClosure System:\u003c\/b\u003e High-Tensile Wide Hook-and-Loop Fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThermal Laundering Threshold:\u003c\/b\u003e Cover is machine washable up to 180°F (82°C); plastic splint must be wiped down with disinfectants only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 6-Month Manufacturer Defects Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Select proper size for patient. See size chart above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Place patient’s foot in boot so that heel is suspended over cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Secure Velcro straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaundering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove cover. Do not launder inner splint. The Foot-Drop Boot cover may be laundered and dried using standard white goods procedures. Do not wash or dry at temperatures above 180\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003eF (82\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°\u003c\/span\u003eC). 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