The Effects of Lateral Wedge Insoles on Primary Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) Patients

Abstract

In conclusion, this study aimed to determine the possible mechanical and clinical effects of the different lateral wedge insoles to assess its role in management of the medial compartment knee OA. Both the insoles used suggested clinical symptomatic improvement, while STSLWI suggested more alignment biomechanical improvement that was not proved statistically in the study but was noted for better compliance by patients than LWI in this study. So, STSLWI may provide mechanical benefit for moderate medial compartment knee OA patients.