Use, tolerability, benefits and side effects of orthotic devices in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Conclusions
The majority of CMT patients is prescribed shoe inserts, orthopaedic shoes and/or AFOs. Although perceived benefits and tolerability are rather good, there is a high rate of complications, potentially inappropriate prescriptions and considerable emotional distress, which reduce the use of AFOs. A rational, patient-oriented and multidisciplinary approach to orthoses prescription must be encouraged.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - April 12, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Bertini, A., Manganelli, F., Fabrizi, G. M., Schenone, A., Santoro, L., Cavallaro, T., Tagliapietra, M., Grandis, M., Previtali, S. C., Falzone, Y. M., Allegri, I., Padua, L., Pazzaglia, C., Tramacere, I., Cavalca, E., Saveri, P., Quattrone, A., Valentino Tags: JNNP Patients' choice, Open access Neuromuscular Source Type: research