I had a plate a 7 screws removed from my ankle three years after fracture. i was given a cam boot but have also been walking without it - is that an issue? am i likely to not heal as well walking without the boot? is there any benefit to wearing it?

Removing the implant leaves areas of the bone that are weak for a short period until the bone fills in where the screws use to be. It is important to use the boot as instructed by your surgeon. The occasional walking around the home without the boot will not harm you, but not using the boot at all may increase your chance of injuring the ankle again.