RT Journal
T1 Medial-Wedge Insoles Improved Pain and Function in Osteoarthritic Knees with Valgus Deformity
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2009
FD February 1
VO 91
IS 2
SP 493
OP 493
DO 10.2106/JBJS.9102.ebo1
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.9102.ebo1
AB 
Patients: 30 women (mean age, 62 y) who had knee OA (according to American College of Rheumatology criteria) with bilateral valgus deformities =8°. Inclusion criteria were lateral compartment involvement detected on radiographs (grade =2 on the Kellgren-Lawrence [K-L] scale), absent or minimal involvement (K-L grade 0 or 1) in the medial compartment, and pain on movement (a score of =2 on visual analog scale [VAS]). Exclusion criteria were body mass index =40 kg/m2, scoliosis, a >1-cm difference in lower-limb length, knee surgery, hallux rigidus, rheumatologic disease, soft-tissue involvement, foot or lower-leg symptoms, or use of corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid infiltrations within 3 or 6 months, respectively, before study entry. All patients completed the study.