Reusing walking boots: safe or risky? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT07287969
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looks at whether parts of walking boots can be safely reused for people healing from foot or ankle injuries. About 60 patients will be followed to check for skin problems like blisters or rashes. The goal is to see if reusing these boots is safe and to help reduce medical waste.
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University of Utah Orthopedics
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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