Development of a novel stocking for foot sole pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
BACKGROUND
We sought to investigate the clinical efficacy of the Fuss-sole (Kuroda, Osaka, Japan), a newly developed stocking, in patients with severe foot pain attributable to rheumatoid arthritis.


METHODS
The Fuss-sole stocking incorporates a plantar insole made of breathable fabric. Twenty patients with rheumatoid arthritis and severe foot pain were enrolled in this study. Clinical efficacy was evaluated using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association's foot-scoring system. Outcome measures were evaluated before and after a 1-month trial of the Fuss-sole stocking.


RESULTS
Use of the Fuss-sole stocking resulted in significant improvements in foot pain, activities of daily living, and total scores.


CONCLUSIONS
Use of the Fuss-sole improves the quality of life of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Matsuno
Hiroaki
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Matsuno Clinic for Rheumatic Diseases, Toyama, Japan.
Utsunomiya
Tatsuma
T
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003020:Clothing; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D059408:Pain Management