Systematic review on the comparative effectiveness of foot orthoses in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foot orthoses (FOs) are prescribed as an important conservative treatment option in patients with foot problems related to rheumatoid arthritis. However, a broad variation in FOs is used, both in clinical practice and in research. To date, there is no overview on the outcomes of the treatment with different kinds of FOs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a specific foot problem. The objectives of the present study were to summarize the comparative effectiveness of FOs in the treatment of various foot problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, on the primary outcomes foot function and foot pain, and the secondary outcomes physical functioning, health related quality of life, compliance, adverse events, the costs of FOs and patient satisfaction.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Tenten-Diepenmaat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6567436 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature