Biomechanical effectiveness of controlled ankle motion boots: A systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Introduction: Controlled ankle motion (CAM) boots are a below-knee orthotic device prescribed for the management of foot and ankle injuries to reduce ankle range of motion (RoM) and offload the foot and ankle whilst allowing continued ambulation during recovery. There is a lack of clarity within the current literature surrounding the biomechanical understanding and effectiveness of CAM boots.

Aims: To summarise the biomechanical effects of CAM boot wear as an orthotic for restricting ankle RoM and offloading the foot.