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Effect of Insoles Treatment on School-Age Children with Symptomatic Flexible Flatfoot: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study.

Authors :
Li, Jin
Yang, Zimo
Rai, Saroj
Li, Xiangrui
Jiang, Guoyong
Pan, Xiaofei
Tang, Xin
Source :
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. Nov2022, Vol. 56 Issue 11, p1985-1991. 7p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Flatfoot is common among children. Symptomatic flexible flatfoot is one of the various types which needs treatment. Wearing insoles is considered one of the conservative therapies, but its effects are still uncertain. This study aims to provide evidence for the efficacy of insoles treatment among school-aged children with symptomatic flexible flatfoot. Methods: Patient who were Children who were diagnosed with symptomatic flexible flatfoot and received insoles treatment in authors' institute were retrospectively included. Their ages, body mass index, pain positions, pain frequency, valgus angle, arch index and visual analogue scale (VAS) score were collected before and after insole treatment. Results: A total of 32 children were included in this study. The results showed that wearing insoles for 2 years caused a significant improvement in pain frequency, valgus angle, arch index and VAS score. Conclusions: This study indicated that pediatric symptomatic flexible flatfoot could be relieved by wearing insoles for 2 years. Insole treatment might be a workable option for pediatric symptomatic flexible flatfoot in children older than 6 years old. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00195413
Volume :
56
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159661631
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-022-00698-1