M Kemmerling1. 1. Krankenhaus St. Barbara Attendorn GmbH, Hohler Weg 9, 57439, Attendorn, Deutschland, m.kemmerling.mco@krankenhaus-attendorn.de.
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. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This review article presents the foundations of the pathomechanics of rheumatic feet and the principles of treatment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: 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.
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. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This review article presents the foundations of the pathomechanics of rheumatic feet and the principles of treatment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: 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.