2016: foot care in older adults-kruse
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FOOT PROBLEMS IN THE
GERIATRIC POPULATION
Ingrid Kruse, DPMVA San Diego Healthcare System
UCSD School of Medicine
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Common Foot Problems in the Geriatric Population
• Hallux Valgus (Bunion)• Ingrown toenails• Corns and Calluses• Plantar fasciitis (Heel pain)• Onychomycosis( Fungal nails)
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Bunions
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Bunions: Conservative Treatment
Proper Shoe gearOTC Arch supportsCustom orthoticsBunion shields/padding
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Extra depth shoes
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Indications Pain Activity Limitation Deformity Must Have: Good circulation Good Diabetes control Appropriate expectations
understand and accept risks
Bunions: Surgical Treatment
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Plantar calluses
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PLANTAR FASCIITIS
• Heel spur syndrome• Symptoms:
– Pain after rest / improves on walking– “Stone bruise”– Sharp pain– Pain at end of day
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Heel Pain (plantar fasciitis)
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Proper Shoe gear for Plantar fasciitis
• Shoes with solid heel counters• Shoes with thick mid-soles• Rocker bottom shoes
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Heel Pain (plantar fasciitis) stretching
• Feet turned• Back and knee straight• No bouncing• 5 x 30 seconds / twice a day
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Heel Pain (plantar fasciitis) icing
• 2-3 times per day x 10 minutes
• Try using re-useable device:Plastic bottle with 4 parts water and one part rubbing alcoholstore in freezer
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PLANTAR FASCIITIS
• What NOT to do:• Thin-soled shoes• Walking bare foot• Fire dancing
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PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Anti-inflammatory drugsInjections
cortisone & local anesthesiaSurgery – rarely indicated
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Ingrown Nails
Genetic
Trauma
Shoes
Improper cutting
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Partial Nail Removal
• Resolves infection• For recurrent
problem:• Kill the root by
chemical or Surgical method
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Surgical Treatment Matrixectomy : Permanent removal of nail
Effective/Safe High satisfaction
• 89% Phenol
Ingrown Nails
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Signs & Symptoms Usually Pain Free Difficult to cut Nails can be thick, loose or
discolored Can be ingrown
Onychomycosis
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Causes Fungus invades nail bed
Previous injury to nail
Genetic factors Reduced Immune
system
• Fungal nails
Onychomycosis
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Onychomycosis
• TOPICAL TREATMENTS:
• 2% Miconazole tincture (Fungoid Tincture)• 10 % Efinaconazole ( Jublia)• 5% Tavaborole ( Kerydin)
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Oral Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Most effective of the oral agents 250 mg q day x 3 months Reccurrence:
1yr = 15% 2yrs = 22%
Must monitor liver function
Onychomycosis
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Onychomycosis
• Regular debridements and thinning out of the nails
• Homeopathic :• Tea Tree oil, Vick’s Vapor rub• Diluted vinegar soaks• Diluted bleach soaks
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TINEA PEDIS
• “Athlete’s Foot”• Cracks between the toes• Blisters in arch area or along side of foot• May be itchy or painful• Often just looks like dry scaly skin
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ATHLETE’S FOOT
• TREATMENT:• Lamisil creme• Spectazole creme• Lotrimine• Tinactin
• KEY: use TWICE a day!
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Other Foot Problems in the Geriatric Population
• Peripheral Arterial Disease• Peripheral Neuropathy• Diabetes• Malignancies• Psoriasis• Gout
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Peripheral arterial disease
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Improper nail trimming
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What is the diagnosis?
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Walking barefoot in the House
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Puncture Wound in Diabetic
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Rusty Nail
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Make Foot Care Part of Your Daily Routine
• Examine your feet every day. • Check your shoes before you put them on. • No “bathroom” surgery.• No barefoot walking, use proper shoes• Get early treatment for any foot problem,
even a minor one.
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Thank You!