The Use of Foot Orthoses in the Management of the Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory deformity and functional limitation , are common amongst patients. arthritis, there is reportedly limited and conflicting evidence for its effectiveness. The aim of this revi the evidence for the effectiveness of foot orthoses in the management of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A systemat literature review was conducted to identify relevant literature pertaining to the use of orthoses rheumatic foot. Fifteen articles, c omprising both primary and secondary evidence, were identified that met the inclusion criteria. Their methodological quality varied, but was generally good. Most interventions described reported beneficial effects on pain function, using pre+ and post+intervention measures or through comparisons with placebos. compared the effectiveness of different foot orthoses interventions ( rheumatoid arthritis of the foot. Clinical recommendations are difficult to make without this comparative data. appropriate foot orthoses may also be dependent on the type and level of foot deformity present from rheumatoid arthritis. Further research is recommended to identify appropriate orthotic interventions for different clinical scenarios.