Kinematic and Kinetic Effects of Orthotic Devices for Subjects With Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

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Conditions studied: Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

In brief

The lack of high quality evidence to guide conservative care for patients with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) has led to controversy over clinical care. Numerous orthotic devices are available to avoid a costly and debilitating surgery but no consensus on which to use has been made. The current study aims to link biomechanical testing of selected devices to clinical outcomes in subjects with PTTD after wearing a device for 12 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01749657

Run by

State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

People needed

60

Starts

2012-09-01

Expected to finish

2015-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-11-20

Who can join

Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Inclusion Criteria Stage II PTTD
• Swelling
• Pain with Palpation along the tendon
• Rearfoot eversion
• Pain single leg heel raise
• Flexible flat foot deformity
• Able to walk 15 m
• > 40 years of age

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to walk 15 m
• Symmes-Weinstein monofilament test 5.06 mm
• Inflammatory arthropathies (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis)
• Co-morbid foot conditions (e.g. hallux rigidis, plantar fasciitis)
• Inability to assume a STN posture

Where it is running

• Upstate Medical University — Syracuse, New York, United States (enrolling)

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