Effectiveness of custom-made orthopaedic shoes in the reduction of foot pain and pressure in patients with degenerative disorders of the foot

Jannink, M.J.A. and van Dijk, H. and IJzerman, M.J. and Groothuis, C.G.M. and Groothoff, J.W. and Lankhorst, G.J. (2006) Effectiveness of custom-made orthopaedic shoes in the reduction of foot pain and pressure in patients with degenerative disorders of the foot. Foot & Ankle International, 27 (11). pp. 974-979. ISSN 1071-1007

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Abstract:	Background: Degenerative disorders of the foot often are painful during standing and walking. It is assumed that, because of bone deformity, callus, and deformity of the plantar pads, the plantar pressure distribution changes. Prescription of orthopaedic shoes for patients with degenerative disorders of the foot is based on the hypothesis that excessive pressure under the foot causes pain. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of custom-made orthopaedic shoes, in terms of pressure and pain, in patients with degenerative disorders of the foot. Additionally, the relationship between plantar pressure parameters and foot pain was studied, with special emphasis on second and third metatarsal heads.
Item Type:	Article
Faculty:	Management and Governance (SMG)
Research Group:	Health Technology & Services Research (HTSR)
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