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Rational Shoe-Wear in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

John P. Barrett, Jr, MD

JAMA. 1976;235(11):1138-1139.

Abstract
Objective measurements of forefoot plantar pressure were taken on 25 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The Harris mat footprint test and the Brand slipper sock test were used to assess both compressive and shearing forces. The Harris mat footprint test is a static test used when the patient is unshod. The Brand slipper sock test is a dynamic test used while the shoe is worn.

An experimental sandal was designed and used for the treatment of symptomatic forefoot callosities. The Harris mat footprint test results improved dramatically after the patients had worn an experimental sandal for six months. The Brand slipper sock test results showed marked diminution in the pressure profile while the patients wore the experimental sandal. All of the patients improved in their functional abilities while wearing the experimental sandal.

(JAMA 235:1138-1139, 1976)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Orthopedics, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to 1201 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33516 (Dr Barrett).

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