Foot disorders in the elderly: A mini-review

Chronic foot pain in older patients is a common complaint encountered in any primary care practice. Several studies suggest foot disorders currently affect between 71 and 87% of older patients and are a frequent cause of medical and foot care. Foot disorders are a leading risk factor in falls by impairing mobility, balance, and gait patterns as well as causing difficulty with putting on shoes, fractures, and performance of activities of daily living that in turn can produce serious physical, mental and social consequences in the elderly.
Source: Disease a Month - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Foreword Source Type: research