Foot pain syndrome in elderly people

• Autor(a) principal: Couto,Giovanna Riccitelli do
• Data de Publicação: 2014
• Outros Autores: Cavalcante,Nathalie Fernandes, Heck,Rodrigo Sader, Zulin,Marcel João, Siqueira,Marcos Carmelita, Mello,Jorge Luiz de Carvalho
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://ggaging.com/details/115
• topic: Foot, elderly.

<p><b>OBJECTIVE:</b> The assessment of the feet in geriatric patient is of great importance, since it can detect problems that could cause some disabilities in this age group. In this article, we'll focus on diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.<br> <b>METHODS:</b> Retrospective study done through a critical systematic review of the literature.<br> <b>RESULT:</b> The metatarsals are the most common site of pain, predominantly in females. Among the most frequent causes: plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus, claw toes, hammer or mallet, cavus foot, flat feet, heel spur syndrome, tendinitis, onychomycosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and acute gouty crisis, diabetes, and so on. During the diagnosis, we must do a proper anamnesis and look for some specific points in the physical examination, such as: vascular, neurological, biomechanical and dermatological evaluation; and complementary exams. Indexes could be used to assess the disability associated with foot pain in elderly people. The treatment consists in changing some habits, with physical therapy, and specific approaches according to the cause of foot pain.<br> <b>CONCLUSION:</b> From this study was possible to conclude that this disease is often preventable and, when it is combined investigation and treatment, enabling the improvement of patient's quality of life.</p>