Forefoot pathology in rheumatoid arthritis identified with ultrasound may not localise to areas of highest pressure: cohort observations at baseline and twelve months.

BACKGROUND: Plantar pressures are commonly used as clinical measures, especially to determine optimum foot orthotic design. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA) high plantar foot pressures have been linked to metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint radiological erosion scores. However, the sensitivity of foot pres...

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Main Authors: Bowen, C, Culliford, D, Allen, R, Beacroft, J, Gay, A, Hooper, L, Burridge, J, Edwards, C, Arden, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011