Wedge orthoses: A distal slant on knee OA therapy
Most conservative measures to reduce knee adduction moment in patients with knee osteoarthritis involve altering proximal biomechanics, but research suggests that similar kinetic changes and pain relief can be achieved with the use of wedged foot orthoses. By Emily...
Experts stress selectivity in advanced ulcer care
Despite the expense associated with advanced wound care technologies, evidence suggests that switching from standard care makes both clinical and economic sense if a diabetic foot ulcer has not experienced a 50 percent reduction in wound area after four weeks. By...
The role of rocker soles in reducing ulcer risk
Study findings suggest that rocker soles effectively reduce peak plantar pressures in patients at risk for diabetic foot ulceration, particularly when paired with custom orthoses. Whether or not rocker soles can play a role in healing active neuropathic ulcers,...