[Presurgical and postsurgical orthotic management of the rheumatoid foot].
Foot complaints remain frequent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) even in the era of biological anti-rheumatic drugs. Orthotic management of rheumatoid foot disorders is able to improve mobility and thus the quality of life in RA patients. This article highlights the preoperative and postoperative orthotic management of the rheumatoid arthritic foot.
Abteilung für Orthopädische Rheumatologie, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Im Waldkrankenhaus St. Marien, Rathsberger Str. 57, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland. Hans-Dieter.Carl@ortho-rheuma.med.uni-erlangen.de
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D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D033023:Foot Joints / Q000601:surgery*; D061826:Foot Orthoses / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*