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Similar effects of lateral wedge vs. neutral insoles on hip and ankle JSN

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September 2017

Similar effects of lateral wedge vs. neutral insoles on hip and ankle JSN

Vol: 6| Issue: 9| Number:14| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Long-term effects of lateral wedge orthotics on hip and ankle joint space widths

Gait Posture. 2017 Jan;51:36-40

Contributing Authors:
JA Block ME Tezcan B Goker R Lidtke

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Synopsis

109 patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee were included in this study to determine the effect lateral wedge insoles have on hip and ankle joint space width. Patients were randomized to a lateral wedge orthosis or a neutral wedge orthosis for use over a 36-month period. Only 45 patients were available at final follow-up (31 Lateral wedge, 14 neutral wed...

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