Custom vs. prefabricated orthoses for foot pain.

Am Fam Physician · 2009

other · Level V

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Abstract

Compared with placebo or sham, custom-made foot orthoses modestly reduce foot pain from pes cavus (high arch), arthritis, plantar fasciitis, and painful hallux valgus. However, there is no evidence that custom orthoses are more effective than prefabricated ones.