São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Lateral wedge insole for knee osteoarthritis: randomized clinical trial.
Optimal management of knee osteoarthritis requires a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. The use of lateral wedge insoles to treat medial knee osteoarthritis is recommended, but there is still controversy about its efficacy. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the use of lateral wedge insoles can diminish pain and improve function in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ The use of a lateral wedge insole with subtalar strapping improved the patients' symptoms and function but was not superior to placebo insoles.