"CAM walker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: CAM walkers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} CAM walker (plural CAM walkers)
  1. (orthopedics) Controlled Ankle Movement walker: an orthose (brace in the form of a boot that provides support, protection and immobilization of the ankle after injury or surgery. Synonyms: walking boot, cam boot, foot brace, ankle boot, ankle walker boot Related terms: ankle
    Sense id: en-CAM_walker-en-noun-PVcPHXFC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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