Often called wear-and-tear arthritis, osteoarthritis causes cartilage, the natural cushioning between joints, to wear away.
That can produce enormous pain for the OA sufferer, especially in the knees.
Now, UPI reports specially designed shoes can dramatically reduce that pain.
Researchers found biomechanical footwear -- special shoes with a novel sole -- reduced pain by more than 60 percent.
These findings provide strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of a new treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Prof. Dr. David Felson Boston University School of Medicine