Ossur Rebound Diabetic Walker

Rebound Diabetic Walker Features

• Easy Pneumatic System for safety and comfort
  • The Rebound Diabetic Orthopedic Walker is equipped with a pneumatic system that ensures fixation of the foot while allowing for a customized, comfortable fit.
  • To secure blood flow to the foot, the inflatable bladder includes a pressure relief valve to maintain pressure in the bladder below the diastolic blood pressure.
• Immobilization and Protection
  • A toe protection bumper keeps the toes safe while, on the distal and proximal edges, flexible Flex Edge overmolding prevents pressure points.
  • The Flex Edge material at the top of the walker can be easily trimmed and cut downwards to allow for an increased opening at the top, ensuring a snug fit for anyone.
• Increased Patient Compilance
  • Since the effectiveness of healing foot ulcerations using a walker increases when compliance is enhanced,5 the Rebound Diabetic Walker includes tamper evident strapping for compliance monitoring.
• Even Pressure Distribution
  • The Rebound Diabetic Walker tri-laminate insole consists of removable independent hexagonal pieces that work collectively to adjust and react to forces under the plantar surface of the foot.
  • The removable pieces are on the underside of the insole, offloading the ulcer, while the Plastazote top cover, next to the skin, evenly distributes the pressure and minimizes friction.
  • To ensure even distribution of pressure and minimize the risk of developing new foot ulcers, the insole is heat-moldable.
• Easy fitting check with positioning portals
  • Positioning Portals allow the clinician to check the fit of the walker at the heel bottom, in order to ensure appropriate positioning of the foot in the walker.
• Natural Gait
  • The rocker bottom outsole of the Rebound Diabetic Walker is designed for a smooth roll over, outperforming competitive walkers with its close-to-natural gait cycle.

What to buy with Ossur Orthopedic Boot Rebound Diabetic Walker

• Posey Heel Pillows
• Fabrication Point Relief ColdSpot Lotion Gel

How to use Ossur Rebound Diabetic Walker?

1. Unfasten the straps, remove the front shell and open the liner.
2. Cover the wound with an appropriate dressing.
3. To heat mold the insole:
   • Apply the supplied sock over the patient’s foot/dressing, prior to placing foot on heated insole.
   • Do not remove hexplugs prior to heat molding.
   • Pre-heat the oven to 110°C (230°F). 
   • Heat the insole for three minutes at 110°C (230°F).
   • Have the patient stand, wearing the sock, on the pre-heated insole for one minute.
   • Have the patient remove foot from the insole. Mark the wound location on the dressing with a transferable mark using iodine, lipstick, indelible ink pencil, etc.
4. Reposition the insole within the liner, with the heel properly located at the back of the walker.
5. While seated, place the foot inside walker. Ensure proper location of patient's foot before transferring mark to the insole
6. Wrap liner securely around foot and leg. Have user bear weight to ensure transfer of relief zone mark.
7. With patient seated, remove walker. Remove liner and insole. Lightly press on the transferred mark and remove elevated hexplugs. Do not relieve too large an area that may allow ulcer to contact the bottom of the walker while weight bearing.
8. Replace insole in the liner with the hexplugs facing away from the patient's foot. Replace the liner, with the insole in the walker. Place foot inside walker and wrap liner securely around foot and leg. 
9. Replace the front shell and fasten ankle (A), foot (B), and calf (C) straps in this order until snug and comfortable. Use of the product without the front shell may result in pressure points and is not recommended.
10. Ensure proper location using the holes in the back of the walker to confirm the ankle is centered and that the heel is not pressed against the posterior of the walker 
11. Inflate air chambers by pressing “+” on the air bulb , until the walker is snug. Note: The Air System is designed with a feature to prevent over-inflation.
12. As needed, deflate the air chambers by pressing “-” on the air bulb. Note: Always deflate the Air System prior to removing and replacing the foot in the walker.
13.  To customize the fit of the walker, the circumference around the calf can be widened by cutting the Flex Edge™ .
    • A disposable compliance strap may be placed around the ankle of the walker to inhibit removal. Place the strap through the strap guide on the front shell before securing the compliance strap .
    • The compliance strap is for single use only and should be replaced by the clinician when walker is removed.
    • Cut the compliance strap with scissors to remove

Donning and Doffing Instruction for Ossur Diabetic Walker

• To remove the walker, deflate air chambers, unfasten the straps, remove the front shell and open the liner.
• To replace the walker, place the leg inside walker and wrap liner securely around foot and leg. Place front shell over anterior calf and dorsum of foot. Fasten ankle, foot, and calf straps in this order. Tighten straps until snug and comfortable. Inflate air chambers by pressing “+” on the air bulb ,until snug.

Cleaning Instruction of Rebound Diabetic Walker

Cleaning the Insole of Orthopedic Diabetic Walker

• Do not use a washing machine or dryer.
• Do not use solvents or alcohol to clean.
• Remove the insole from the liner.
• Rinse the insole with warm or cold water [= 105 °F (40 °C)].
• The insole should be air dried. To expedite the drying process, a hair dryer may be used at the lowest temperature setting.
• Once the insole is fully dried it can be reinserted into the liner.
• Always follow the fitting instructions to replace the insole and liner into the walker.

Cleaning Walker Frame of Ossur Walker

• To clean the walker frame, use a damp cloth, mild soap and warm or cold water [= 105 °F (40 °C)]. 
• Air dry or dry with a towel.

Cleaning the liner of Ossur Diabetic Walker

• To hand wash the liner, use warm or cold water [= 105 °F (40 °C)] and mild soap. 
• Do not use bleach.
• To machine wash the liner, use warm or cold setting [= 85 °F (30 °C)] and mild soap.
• Tumble dry on a low heat setting.