The effect of orthotic treatment on midfoot osteoarthritis assessed using specifically designed patient evaluation questionnaires.

Midfoot osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition of the foot that can be treated non-operatively by the use of orthotics. This prospective study was conducted to determine the effects of custom-made semi-rigid foot orthoses (FOs) and rigid carbon fibre (CF) footplates for the treatment of midfoot OA evaluated using specifically designed questionnaires. Fifty-seven subjects diagnosed with midfoot OA were recruited through a private clinic for inclusion in the study.

The practical application of multimedia technology to facilitate the education and treatment of patients with plantar fasciitis: a pilot study.

This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a multimedia patient education module when incorporated into the standard treatment protocol for patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. A thorough, standardized surgeon-patient education discourse took place following diagnosis. At the conclusion of the consultation, patients viewed the multimedia module.