Surgical footwear in rheumatoid arthritis--a patient acceptability study.
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چکیده
One hundred patients wih rheumatoid arthritis were questioned about the acceptability of the surgical shoes that they had been prescribed for their foot problems. The approach was made from the records of a surgical supplies manufacturer. While 90 per cent experienced good alleviation of symptoms, 50 per cent had complaints regarding fit, comfort and styling. The implications of changes in the supply of shoes and the staffing of orthotic concerns are discussed, and suggestions are made for the direction of future research.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Prosthetics and orthotics international
دوره 5 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1981