A NEW PARADIGM TO MANAGING THE IMPACT OF INFLAMMATORY FOOT AND ANKLE DISEASE

J. WoodburnINSTITUTE FOR APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH, GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY, Glasgow, United KingdomAbstract: Foot and ankle involvement is common in inflammatory joint disease. Recent evidence has identified persistent foot disease, pain and walking disability in patients in disease remission state. We propose a new paradigm of allied health professions led (podiatry) management strategies which align to the treat-to-target principles. These exploit extended scope practice primarily directed towards diagnostic ultrasound, targeted treatment to residual inflammatory lesions, and mechanical-based therapies including custom foot orthoses for joint protection and functional optimisation. Therefore delegates on attending this lecture will be able to: - Appreciate the role of inflammatory and mechanical factors in foot and ankle on disease impact (impairments and associated disability), - Understand more fully extended podiatry assessment and management strategies based on the treat-to-target principle, - Describe structured patient management targeting residual inflammatory lesions and mechanical deficits in the foot and ankle. Disclosure of Interest: None DeclaredCitation: , volume 72, supplement s3, year 2013, page Session: The foot health needs of people with inflammatory arthritis in the era of biologic therapies ( )