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CROW (Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker)
General Description:
CROW is an acronym for Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker. This orthosis is prescribed
for patients who have foot ulcers or insensate feet (can't feel). This is an orthosis that is
clamshell in design and covers the entire foot and calf of the leg, resembling a ski boot
(See Figure 1). While it is somewhat big and bulky, the CROW gives tremendous support
by preventing foot and ankle movement. It is fully padded on the inside. A shoe is not
worn with this orthosis.
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- Page 1 (See Figure 1). While it is somewhat big and bulky, the CROW gives tremendous support by preventing foot and ankle movement. It is fully padded on the inside. A shoe is not worn with this orthosis.
- Page 2 2. Slide the CROW into position, ensuring that the heel is fully seated within the CROW (See Figure 3). The heel needs to be back all the way and in contact with the bottom of the footplate. Check by looking along the sides and the back where it is separated above the heel.
- Page 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Wearing Schedule: On the first day you receive the brace, begin by wearing for only 1 hour. After 1 hour, remove the brace and check your skin for red marks. Some small, light red marks may be noticed on the skin that should go away in 20 to 30 minutes after removing the brace.
- Page 4 1 hour each day, checking the skin after each wearing time. Cleaning and Maintenance: The best way to clean a CROW is to spray the inside with rubbing alcohol and wipe dry to remove body oils and residue. It can also be cleaned by wiping it out with a damp towel and anti-bacterial soap, or anti-bacterial moist towelettes.
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