Lateral wedge insole for knee osteoarthritis: randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Context and objective

Optimal management of knee osteoarthritis requires a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. The use of lateral wedge insoles to treat medial knee osteoarthritis is recommended, but there is still controversy about its efficacy. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the use of lateral wedge insoles can diminish pain and improve function in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis.

Design and setting

Prospective randomized trial conducted in a tertiary-level hospital.

Methods

We prospectively enrolled 58 patients with medial knee osteoarthritis and randomized them to use either a lateral wedge insole with subtalar strapping (Group W), or a neutral insole with subtalar strapping (Group N - control). All the pati

SUBMITTER: Campos GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10496616 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature