Best youth boot in your opinion

mxhouse · 01-20-2006

Hi Dr. Mark,

I was just wondering if you had an opinion on the best youth boot on the market for an 8yr old after a bimalleolar fracture. He is about 10 weeks post op and just got the okay to start riding again. Naturally we want to put him in the best boot possible. Also he will need to have his screw removed in about another 4 months, his Doctor said he will need to take up to two months off for the bone to fill in before he should resume riding again, what do you think, does that sound right?

Thank you,
Kerry Start

drmark · 01-20-2006

I really don't know what he best boot for a youngster is, however I think that after that single screw is removed, he should be able to ride inside of a week or so. A single screw doesn't stress shield the bone like a plate does. I would let him ride by the second weekend if not before.

01-20-2006	#1
mxhouse Novice Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poulsbo, Washington Posts: 9	Best youth boot in your opinion Hi Dr. Mark, I was just wondering if you had an opinion on the best youth boot on the market for an 8yr old after a bimalleolar fracture. He is about 10 weeks post op and just got the okay to start riding again. Naturally we want to put him in the best boot possible. Also he will need to have his screw removed in about another 4 months, his Doctor said he will need to take up to two months off for the bone to fill in before he should resume riding again, what do you think, does that sound right? Thank you, Kerry Start __________________ Caleb Start

01-20-2006	#2
drmark Amatuer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 26	I really don't know what he best boot for a youngster is, however I think that after that single screw is removed, he should be able to ride inside of a week or so. A single screw doesn't stress shield the bone like a plate does. I would let him ride by the second weekend if not before. __________________ drmark Mark Sanders MD FACS Certified by the American Board Of Orthpaedic Surgery Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine CRF 250 #57 www.sandersclinic.net Houston, Texas cell 713.9047.6076

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