The effect of modified shoes on pain and function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee (SHARK study): a randomized controlled trial

The University of Melbourne0 个研究点目标入组 164 人开始时间: 2013年8月2日最近更新: 2024年4月15日

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•Knee pain on most days of the last month;
•Kellgren & Lawrence Grade 2 or above radiographic changes
•Presence of medial osteoarthritis on x-ray (grade 1 medial osteophytes AND grade 1 medial joint space narrowing, as defined by a standard radiographic atlas);
•Minimum average knee pain score of 4 on an 11-point numerical rating scale

•Predominant lateral tibiofemoral osteoarthritis on x-ray (lateral osteophytes (joint space narrowing) greater than medial);
•Intra-articular corticosteroid injection or knee surgery to either knee within past 3 months;
•Systemic arthritic conditions;
•History of knee joint replacement or high tibial osteotomy or plan for surgery to either knee in next 6 months;
•Other muscular, joint or neurological condition affecting lower limb function;
•Current or previous 6 months use of shoe insert, knee or ankle brace or customised shoes prescribed by a health professional;
•Unable to walk unaided;
•Body mass index> 36 kg/m2 (due to difficulties in biomechanical gait analysis);
•Ankle/foot pathology/pain on either side

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