[Presurgical and postsurgical orthotic management of the rheumatoid foot]

H D Carl; B Swoboda

doi:10.1007/s00393-012-0970-3

[Presurgical and postsurgical orthotic management of the rheumatoid foot]

Z Rheumatol. 2012 Oct;71(8):680-4. doi: 10.1007/s00393-012-0970-3.

[Article in German]

Authors

H D Carl¹, B Swoboda

Affiliation

¹ Abteilung für Orthopädische Rheumatologie, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Im Waldkrankenhaus St. Marien, Rathsberger Str. 57, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland. Hans-Dieter.Carl@ortho-rheuma.med.uni-erlangen.de

PMID: 23052558
DOI: 10.1007/s00393-012-0970-3

Abstract

Foot complaints remain frequent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) even in the era of biological anti-rheumatic drugs. Orthotic management of rheumatoid foot disorders is able to improve mobility and thus the quality of life in RA patients. This article highlights the preoperative and postoperative orthotic management of the rheumatoid arthritic foot.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
Arthritis, Rheumatoid / surgery*
Foot Joints / surgery*
Foot Orthoses / adverse effects*
Humans
Physical Therapy Modalities*
Postoperative Care / methods
Postoperative Complications / etiology*
Postoperative Complications / therapy*