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Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative (wear and tear) condition characterised by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage in one or more joints of the body. Cartilage cushions and protects the surfaces of the bones during movement. Osteoarthritis usually develops as part of the ageing process and can restrict one's ability to perform everyday tasks without pain. Osteoarthritis can occur in various joints throughout the body, including feet, hands, spine, hips and knees. In the foot the disease most commonly affects the first toe joint but can also affect the joints in the forefoot.  Pain can be experienced to different degrees in the foot and ankle often with swelling,stiffness and inflammation in or near the joint.

As the disease progresses the cartilage deteriorates and gets thinner.  The surface of the bones lose their protective layer and eventually rub together.  Injury can also lead to osteoarthritis although this may take many years to develop.

Treatment of osteoarthirits in the foot by a podiatrist is to pursue the relief of symptoms by palliative means such as orthotic devices, padding and strapping.  Sometimes immobilisation of the foot may be necessary to allow acute inflammation to subside.  In extreme cases medical intervention may be necessary to introduce oral medication and in some cases anti-inflammatory injections. 

It is always adviseable for people suffering from arthritis in the foot and ankle to wear supportive footwear such as laceup shoes or trainers.  

Products for the Treatment of Arthritis

Metatarsal Band Elasticated stockinette forefoot band with Pedigel™ gel metatarsal pad. Available in two sizes £16.50

Metatarsal Protector Shaped and fabric covered metatarsal gel sheet with toe loop. Available in two sizes.

Digital Pad Elasticated stockinette tube with circular Pedigel™ polymer gel pad. Available in three sizes.

Digital Strip Cut to length 36cm elasticated stockinette tube half coated with Pedigel™ polymer gel. Available in three sizes.

Digital Tube Elasticated stockinette tube with full Pedigel™ polymer gel lining for all round toe comfort. Available in three sizes.

Toe Separators 100% gel separators fit comfortably between toes. Available in three sizes.

Toe Spreader Toe protection and separation from overlying or arthritic toes.

Pure Gel Cap Thick Pedigel gel cap covers entire toe giving complete protection. Available in two sizes £11.25.

Pure Gel Pad Thick tubular pure gel pad to cover and protect joints.

Pure Gel Tube Thick gel open ended tube to cover and protect length of toe.

ProLyne™ Technogel ® Metatarsal Pad Self-adhesive, re-usable soft gel metatarsal pads for ball of foot comfort. Alleviates pain of metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis

ProLyne™ Technogel ® Pressure Protection Pad Self-adhesive, re-usable soft gel pressure protection pads for the relief of pressure and friction on any part of the foot.

Pedigel™ Foot Covers Forefoot insert, fabric covered Pedigel™ gel foot cover.

Full Length Pedigel™ Gel Insole Full length fabric covered gel insole.

Fresil Comfort Dual density extra slim insoles for ultimate comfort.

ProLyne™ Silicone Gel Insoles 100% silicone gel insoles which help to prevent pain on the ball of the foot

Half Sock with Pedigel™ Elasticated ladies cotton half sock incorporating a full length Pedigel gel insole.

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