Orthotic and brace use in the athlete with degenerative joint disease with angular deformity.
Over the past several decades, research has shown the successful use of simple wedges, custom orthotics, and unloader braces in the treatment of athletes with DJD/angular deformity. This article reviews the use of these simple biomechanical devices in the treatment of these individuals.
Pruitt
Andrew L
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Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304, USA. andrew@hotmail.com
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001915:Braces; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy*; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000628:therapy; D012775:Shoes; D013177:Sports