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

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>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...

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Main Authors: Bowen Catherine J, Culliford David, Allen Ruth, Beacroft James, Gay Anita, Hooper Lindsey, Burridge Jane, Edwards Christopher J, Arden Nigel K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Online Access:http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/4/1/25