| Shoe modification and the use of orthoses in the treatment of foot and ankle pathology. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18316713 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Shoe modification and foot orthoses can play an important role in the nonsurgical management of foot and ankle pathology. Therapeutic footwear may be used to treat patients with diabetes, arthritis, neurologic conditions, traumatic injuries, congenital deformities, and sports-related injuries. These modalities may improve patient gait and increase the level of ambulation. They also may be used to treat acute problems such as plantar fasciitis or metatarsalgia and as preventive tools in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Shoe selection is primarily based on the condition of the patient, the foot shape and type, and the patient's daily activities. Modifications include flares, which provide stability; extended shanks to reduce bending stresses; rocker soles to rock the foot from heel strike to toe-off; and relasting, or reshaping, shoes to accommodate deformities. The four main types of custom orthoses are the accommodative, which cushions and protects the foot; the semi-rigid, which cushions and protects as well as provides support, control, and weight redistribution; the rigid, which offers arch support; and the partial foot prosthesis, which addresses partial amputations and helps protect the foot. |
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Authors:
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Dennis J Janisse; Erick Janisse |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Volume: 16 ISSN: 1067-151X ISO Abbreviation: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-04 Completed Date: 2008-06-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9417468 Medline TA: J Am Acad Orthop Surg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 152-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53216, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Ankle Foot Humans Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy* Orthotic Devices* Shoes* |
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