A modified solid ankle brace for the treatment of arthritides.
A modified solid ankle short leg brace is presented for use in patients with ankle joint and hind foot arthritides. Thirty-five patients were followed up for an average of 2 1/2 years. Thirty patients had marked relief of pain; three, moderate relief; and two, no relief. Thirty-two patients had improved cosmesis of their gait patterns.
D000843:Ankle Joint; D001168:Arthritis / Q000628:therapy*; D001915:Braces; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged