At TayCo Brace, we are continually inspired by the clinicians who use our products to elevate patient care. One of those clinicians is Dr. Christopher Gauland, a surgical podiatrist at Eastern Carolina Foot and Ankle Specialists and a clinical assistant professor of surgery at East Carolina University. His experience highlights why TayCo Acute XAB Brace has become a preferred solution for supporting foot and ankle conditions.
What stands out most to Dr. Gauland and to his patients is how seamlessly the Acute XAB Brace fits into daily life. Traditional CAM walkers and fracture boots often create discomfort, imbalance, and compliance challenges. In contrast, Dr. Gauland notes that "patients love TayCo Brace. It’s much lighter than a fracture boot or a CAM walker."
The ability to wear normal footwear is one of the most meaningful advantages. As he explains, "the best feedback I hear is that patients can wear their regular shoes." Maintaining natural footwear improves comfort and helps prevent the secondary injuries commonly associated with walking boots.
Dr. Gauland shared a concern familiar to many clinicians. "I worry about the CAM walker or the fracture boot causing other injuries." Boots often create a limb length discrepancy, which can lead to knee, hip, or back pain and slow recovery. With TayCo Brace, he emphasizes that "we don’t see that because they are wearing their regular shoe. They are comfortable and there is no limb length discrepancy created by the corrective device."
Hearing perspectives like Dr. Gauland’s reinforces our commitment to designing supportive, over-the-shoe bracing solutions that restore confidence and mobility without compromising comfort. We are proud to be part of the tools clinicians trust to keep patients moving safely.
If you are a healthcare professional interested in learning more about clinical applications of the TayCo Acute XAB Brace, you can find medical treatment protocols here.
