Effectiveness of Shoe Stiffening Inserts for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis

The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of shoe stiffening inserts to reduce pain in first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis.

Thirty-one participants with first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis were prescribed shoe stiffening inserts and were evaluated at baseline and at 1 and 3 mos. The primary outcome measure was foot pain, assessed using the foot pain domain of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (possible score ranges from 0 to 100). Secondary outcome measures included foot-related disability (foot function domain of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire), self-reported treatment effectiveness, use of rescue medication and other co-interventions, and adverse events… [read more]

Shoe Stiffeners for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis
Metal plate insert or carbon fibre insert for hallux rigidus