Week 4 CROW Boot

Question 0

What are the causes of charcot neuroarthropathy?

Answer 0

Multiple micro traumas 
Increased blood flow 
. Autonomic neuropathy
Changes in spinal cord 
Osteoporosis

Question 1

What is arthropathy?

Answer 1

A disease of a joint

Question 2

Why are the radical changes in affected joint?

Answer 2

Shape

Stability

Question 3

What does the crow boot stand for?

Answer 3

Charcot restraint orthotic walker

Neuropathic walker

Question 4

What’s the purpose of the crow boot?

Answer 4

Protect limb from further a fractures 
Immobilize joints to allow healing 
Provide arch support in cases of CMT
Can accommodate for ulcerations 
Rocker bottom replaces immobilized joints and reduces force on the limb.

Question 5

What types of materials are used in the crow boot?

Answer 5

3/16" polypropylene 
3/8" Eva 
1/2" EVA 
1/4" Aliplast 
Nylon 
Crepe 
1/4" sole flex
1/2" sole flex 
Silicone spray 
Super 77 spray glue 
Strapping

Question 6

What’s the L code for the crow boot?

Answer 6

L4631