Effect of Lateral Heel and Sole Wedges in Patients with Osteoarthritis of Knees
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 946-951, 2003.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-723370
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of lateral heel and sole wedges on osteoarthritis of knees.METHOD:
Sixty patients with knee osteoarthritis were enrolled and divided into the control (n=30) and wedge (n=30) groups. The control group received only conventional therapy for 5 weeks, while the wedge group took lateral wedges with 4 mm height in additional to the same conventional therapy. Intensity of pain and funtional activity were assessed by Western Ontario and Mac-Master Universities Osteoarthritis index (WOMAC index) and Lequesne s index. Scanogram was measured to assess femorotibial anglechange. WOMAC index, Lequesne's index and scanogram were measured before and 6 months after the therapy.RESULTS:
For the wedge group, WOMAC index and Lequesne's index were significantly lower at the six month follow up compared to the initial indices (p<0.05). The femorotibial angle showed no significant change in both groups.CONCLUSION:
Lateral heel and sole wedges can be used as an effective therapeutic modality for long term management of knee osteoarthritis in combination with conventional therapy.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Ontario
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Osteoarthritis
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Heel
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Follow-Up Studies
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Osteoarthritis, Knee
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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