The effects of foot orthoses on radiological parameters and pain in children with flexible flat feet: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the impact of foot orthoses on foot radiological parameters and pain in children diagnosed with flexible flatfoot.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted across several databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and EBSCO, covering publications from the inception of each database up to 8 June 2024. The study focused on randomized controlled trials investigating the use of foot orthoses for treating flexible flat feet in children. Four researchers independently reviewed the identified literature, extracted relevant data, assessed the quality of the studies, and performed statistical analyses using RevMan 5.4 software.

Results

Six studies involving 297 participants were included. The methodologi

SUBMITTER: Liu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327157 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature