@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence of foot conditions in a geriatric population and their impact on mobility, gait and tendency to falls",
journal="Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia",
year="2012",
author="Martínez-Gallardo Prieto, Lorenza and Hermida Galindo, Luis Felipe and D'hyver de Las Deses, Carlos",
volume="47",
number="1",
pages="19-22",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Foot disease is common among the elderly. Little is known about its prevalence and impact over mobility, gait and tendency to fall. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A geriatric history was taken from 171 women living in a long-term care facility. Photographs were taken of the feet and evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon and a dermatologist. A multivariate analysis was made to assess de effect of the independent variables over mobility, gait and tendency to fall. RESULTS: The foot diseases most commonly found were hammer toes (122), callus (79) and peripheral vascular disease (74). Hallux rigidus (OR 24.897, 95% CI, 1.231-503.542) and peripheral vascular disease (OR 2.481, 95% CI, 1.095-5.623) seemed to be associated with changes in gait; both where associated with dependency on instrumental activities of daily living (OR 44.166, 95% CI, 2.402-812.233, and OR 2.659, 95% CI, 1.069-6.615). Hallux rigidus was related to falls (OR 19.27, 95% CI, 1.102-337.26). Tinea pedis was associated with dependency in activities of daily living (OR 11.52, 95% CI, 1.325-100.125). CONCLUSIONS: Foot disorders are common in the elderly. Only hallux rigidus and peripheral vascular disease had an impact on function and gait.<p /> <p>Language: es</p>",
language="es",
issn="0211-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.regg.2011.05.004",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.regg.2011.05.004"
}