title: Orthotic and brace use in the athlete with degenerative joint disease with angular deformity.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, 311 Mapleton Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304, USA. andrew@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Andrew L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Pruitt
mesh_terms: 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