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Table 11 Guideline recommendations for equipment

From: A critical appraisal of guidelines for the management of knee osteoarthritis using Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation criteria

 

AAOS [10]

EULAR [6]

ICSI [9]

Schnitzer/ACR [7]

Assistive devices for ambulation or activities of daily living

Recommended (B)

Recommended

Recommended

Recommended

Orthotic devices/braces/taping

Recommended (B)

Recommended (B)

Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective

Recommended

Appropriate footwear or insoles

Recommended (B)

Recommended (B)

Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective

Recommended

  1. AAOS, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; ACR, American College of Rheumatology; EULAR, European League Against Rheumatism; ICSI, Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement.