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One hundred patients with rheumatoid arthritis were questioned about the acceptability of the surgical shoes that they had been prescribed for their foot problems. The approach was made from the records of a surgical supplies manufacturer. While 90 per cent experienced good alleviation of symptoms, 50 per cent had complaints regarding fit, comfort and styling. The implications of changes in the supply of shoes and the staffing of orthotic concerns are discussed, and suggestions are made for the direction of future research.

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Objective-To determine whether the treatment of ankle injuries in an accident and emergency department could be improved by an audit of existing treatment and the creation and use of a protocol.

In a randomized double-blind controlled trial the effect of naftidrofuryl (Praxilene) 200 mg t.d.s., taken for 6 months, was compared with placebo in intermittent claudication. Whilst there was a significant subjective improvement regardless of age or treatment, patients over 60 on naftidrofuryl experienced a more rapid symptomatic relief than other patients. At six months this age group showed a significant improvement over the placebo group. There was no significnat objective evidence of improvement.