title: [Technological orthopedic treatment of feet destroyed by rheumatism. Update].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The course of rheumatoid arthritis often leads to afflictions of the feet with typical deformities and complaints. In addition to the basis medication, physical therapy, physiotherapy and local infiltration techniques, technological orthopedic shoe treatment is an important component of conservative therapy.
  
  
  METHODS
  This review article presents the foundations of the pathomechanics of rheumatic feet and the principles of treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Through a sensible implementation of a foot disorder orthosis it is possible to mitigate deformities due to rheumatoid arthritis and also positively influence the further course. The aim of a foot disorder orthosis is ultimately to delay or even avoid surgical measures for rheumatic feet and also to stabilize the results after surgical interventions.
authors.affiliation: Krankenhaus St. Barbara Attendorn GmbH, Hohler Weg 9, 57439, Attendorn, Deutschland, m.kemmerling.mco@krankenhaus-attendorn.de.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kemmerling
mesh_terms: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D061826:Foot Orthoses; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents