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The foot is one of the most complex and least studied musculoskeletal systems in the human body. Podiatry is the discipline that is responsible for foot care. Its recognition is recent due to the importance it has for the care of the population. In some European countries, such as Spain, the discipline of Podiatry is considered a medical branch that has university endorsement, which fulfills specific functions of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention for foot care. While, in Mexico, there is no health regulation to limit the activities of Podiatry, thus considering it the discipline that collaborates with other health professionals, with the aim of intervening efficiently in the health of the feet and thereby guaranteeing a better quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to determine the prevalence of foot problems in older adults in southern Ecuadorian gerontological centers. Materials and methods: a transversal study was conducted on 136 older adults from 11 gerontological centers. The data were collected through a written form and processed through the SPSS software version 15. Statistics such as frequency, percentage, average, and standard deviation were calculated. Results: of 136 older adults, 59.6% were women, 34.6% were between 65 and 74 years of age, and 34.6% between 75 and 84 years of age. 71.3% resided in rural areas, and 66.2% had primary education. 100% of the population presented at least one foot problem. The most prevalent pathology was dermatological (97.1%), followed by biomechanical pathology (80.1%), and vascular and neuro-peripheral pathology (61.8%). The most prevalent lesion, regardless of sex, was hyperkeratosis with 77.8%. Conclusions: approaching foot problems in the older adult population requires early recognition of risk, etiological, and psychosocial factors. The high prevalence of foot problems found in this study highlights the importance of training health personnel and patients about foot care with a preventive approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a retrospective study carried out at the Veterinary Hospital located in the city of Ituverava - SP, between May 2010 and December 2018, 92 cattle samples were analyzed in HV. Of the charts analyzed, only 9 animals (9,78%) had a diagnosis related to some type of foot affection, and among the affections, 2 animals (22.22%) manifested pododermatitis; 3 animals had disorders of traumatic origin (33.33%); One animal (11.11%) was diagnosed with tendon infection, another 2 animals (22.22%) were diagnosed with claudication in one limb and another animal was diagnosed with four limbs (11.11%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a retrospective study carried out at the Veterinary Hospital located in the city of Ituverava - SP, between May 2010 and December 2018, 92 cattle samples were analyzed in HV. Of the charts analyzed, only 9 animals (9,78%) had a diagnosis related to some type of foot affection, and among the affections, 2 animals (22.22%) manifested pododermatitis; 3 animals had disorders of traumatic origin (33.33%); One animal (11.11%) was diagnosed with tendon infection, another 2 animals (22.22%) were diagnosed with claudication in one limb and another animal was diagnosed with four limbs (11.11%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to measure the concentrations of minerals in different regions and pigmentation of horses' hooves, mules and donkeys. A total of 20 Crioulo horses, 20 mules and 20 Pega donkeys were used. They formed two groups: pigmented (dark) or non-pigmented (bright) hooves. All animals were unshod and with adequate foot conformation. Females were nonpregnant and without foal and no animals were in training. Samples were collected from the hooves of all limbs in the regions of wall, sole and frog. The concentrations of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry; sodium and potassium concentrations were determined by atomic emission spectrophotometry. Among the groups it was observed that the wall, sole and frog of donkeys' hooves presented higher concentrations of sodium and calcium and with the exception of the frog that also obtained higher levels of copper in this species. Mules had lower concentrations of zinc in the wall and the horses had higher concentrations of potassium and zinc in the sole and higher magnesium in the frog and wall. There was no difference (P>0.05) in concentrations regarding the pigmentation of the hooves. The different regions of the hooves in each group presented similar concentrations of minerals and it was regardless of the pigmentation. The mineral concentrations may be related to desirable functional properties of the donkeys' hooves. Pigmented and non-pigmented hooves have similar concentrations of minerals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The measurements used in diagnosing biomechanical pathologies vary greatly. The aim of this study was to determine the concordance between Clarke's angle and Chippaux-Smirak index, and to determine the validity of Clarke's angle using the Chippaux-Smirak index as a reference. Methods: Observational study in a random population sample (n= 1,002) in A Coruña (Spain). After informed patient consent and ethical review approval, a study was conducted of anthropometric variables, Charlson comorbidity score, and podiatric examination (Clarke's angle and Chippaux-Smirak index). Descriptive analysis and multivariate logistic regression were performed. Results: The prevalence of flat feet, using a podoscope, was 19.0% for the left foot and 18.9% for the right foot, increasing with age. The prevalence of flat feet according to the Chippaux-Smirak index or Clarke's angle increases significantly, reaching 62.0% and 29.7% respectively. The concordance (kappa I) between the indices according to age groups varied between 0.25-0.33 (left foot) and 0.21-0.30 (right foot). The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between the ChippauxSmirak index and Clarke's angle was -0.445 (left foot) and -0.424 (right foot). After adjusting for age, body mass index (BMI), comorbidity score and gender, the only variable with an independent effect to predict discordance was the BMI (OR= 0.969; 95% CI: 0.94-0.998). Conclusion: There is little concordance between the indices studied for the purpose of diagnosing foot arch pathologies. In turn, Clarke's angle has a limited sensitivity in diagnosing flat feet, using the Chippaux-Smirak index as a reference. This discordance decreases with higher BMI values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To explore attitudes towards conscientious objections among podiatrists students in Spain. Methods: Podiatrists students at University of A Coruña, King Rey Juan Carlos University, University of Sevilla and Complutense University of Madrid were emailed a link to complete an anonymous online questionnaire, hosted by an online survey company. A total of 432 podiatrists students responded. Results: Nearly half of the students in this survey stated that they believed in the right of podiatrist to conscientiously object to any procedure. Demand for the right to conscientiously object is greater in Roman Catholic podiatrists students when compared with other groups of religious podiatrists students. Discussion: Examining patients and podiatric treatments continues to be controversy issues among podiatrists students and this may contribute to the looming crisis in podiatry services over next years. This project sheds some light on how future podiatrist view some of their ethical rights and obligations. Using empirical evidence, it reveals that conscientious objection is an issue in the Spain podiatrists student body today. These data could help anticipate problems that may arise when these podiatrists students qualify and practice podiatry in the community. Conclusion: Clearer guidance is needed for podiatrists students about the issue of conscientious objection at podiatry school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O Brasil está entre os países com a maior prevalência de DM (Diabetes Mellitus) contando atualmente com mais de 12 milhões de brasileiros na faixa etária entre 20 e 79 anos que possuem DM. Entre as complicações da doença, encontra-se o pé diabético que é responsável por 40% a 70% do total de amputações não traumáticas de membros inferiores. Através de fotos dos pacientes atendidos na Pró Renal, demonstraremos as patologias atendidas no setor da Podologia e a importância da prevenção e cuidado. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on a corpus of podiatry journals, this article analyzes the different degrees of figurativeness or iconicity of the illustrations, and their functions in journal discourse. This subject is approached from the perspective of the management of such knowledge in the macro-genre professional magazine in so far at it is relevant for their contribution to the construction of this health profession. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subsolar abscesses in equines are accidents observed frequently in the clinical practice. In general, they are produced by sharp foreign bodies that transport microorganisms to the chorion. When the wound involves a synovial structure like the foot joint, the podo trochlear bursa or the deep flexor tendon sack, there is a guarded prognosis. On the other hand, it is not common to diagnose cases of double sole in this species. This condition is well described in bovines, and it is uses to be a consequence of laminitis. The aim of this report is to describe the treatment and the evolution of an equine patient that presented a subsolar abscess concomitant with double sole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]