Lateral Wedge Insole With Subtalar Strapping for Knee Osteoarthritis

Lateral Wedge Insole With Subtalar Strapping for Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Clinical Trial

This is a clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of a lateral wedge insole with subtalar strapping in knee osteoarthritis treatment.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a lateral wedge insole with subtalar strapping in knee osteoarthritis treatment. Fifty-eight patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to use either a lateral wedge or a neutral insole. VAS, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Lequesne questionnaires were applied at baseline, and weeks two, eight, and 24.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Meet the American College of Rheumatology criteria for knee Osteoarthritis
• Varus malalignment of the knee
• Absence of previous fracture on the index knee
• Absence of previous surgery on the index knee
• Absence of Rheumatoid Arthritis
• No Intra-articular injection on the index knee in the past 6 months
• Receiving usual care for Osteoarthritis for at least 6 months
• Be able to understand and agree with the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Undergo surgery during the study
• Undergo Intra-articular injection during the study
• Develop articular infection of the index joint during the study