%0 Journal Article %T Prevalence of foot conditions in a geriatric population and their impact on mobility, gait and tendency to falls %J Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia %D 2012 %A Martínez-Gallardo Prieto, Lorenza %A Hermida Galindo, Luis Felipe %A D'hyver de Las Deses, Carlos %V 47 %N 1 %P 19-22 %X 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.

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%G es %I Elsevier Publishing %@ 0211-139X %U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.regg.2011.05.004