At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Weight bearing as tolerated
- ✓At least 2 weeks of treatment in a controlled ankle movement boot
- ✕Achilles tendon rupture (treated with controlled ankle boot and heel lifts)
- ✕Member of a special population
- ✕Unwilling to participate
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Prospective Randomized-controlled Trial of an Orthotic Designed to Equalize Leg Lengths for Patients With Injuries Managed in Walking Boots
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Evenup for Joint Pain and Trouble Balancing. Completed, enrolled 107 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Patients who undergo foot and ankle surgery are often made weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) in a controlled ankle movement (CAM) boot during their recovery and rehabilitation process. However, some patients may experience pain and discomfort while wearing the CAM boot. A possible cause for this pain is that the boot elevates the injured foot higher than the other foot in the normal shoe. This uneven walking plane can lead to an abnormal gait or walking pattern, and may potentially lead to pain. Our goal is the investigate if using a leg-length-evening orthotic can improve balance and/or decrease the development of pain in the legs and spine for patients who are WBAT in a CAM boot.
Study Details
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Interventions
Orthotic which increases effective leg length.