Lateral Wedge Insole With Subtalar Strapping for Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
- Enrollment
- 58
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Symptoms
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is a clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of a lateral wedge insole with subtalar strapping in knee osteoarthritis treatment.
Detailed Description
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a lateral wedge insole with subtalar strapping in knee osteoarthritis treatment. Fifty-eight patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to use either a lateral wedge or a neutral insole. VAS, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Lequesne questionnaires were applied at baseline, and weeks two, eight, and 24.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Meet the American College of Rheumatology criteria for knee Osteoarthritis
- •Varus malalignment of the knee
- •Absence of previous fracture on the index knee
- •Absence of previous surgery on the index knee
- •Absence of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- •No Intra-articular injection on the index knee in the past 6 months
- •Receiving usual care for Osteoarthritis for at least 6 months
- •Be able to understand and agree with the informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Undergo surgery during the study
- •Undergo Intra-articular injection during the study
- •Develop articular infection of the index joint during the study
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Symptoms
Time Frame: 24 weeks
Evaluation of patient's symptoms using WOMAC (western ontario and mcmaster universities osteoarthritis index), VAS (visual analogic scale of pain) and Lequesne questionaires
Secondary Outcomes
- Ankle pain(24 weeks)