title: Foot deformities: biomechanical and pathomechanical changes associated with aging, Part I.
abstract: This article reviews the most common foot deformities and pedal pathomechanical conditions that often result in pain and disability in the elderly. A description of the deformity or condition, its etiology, presenting symptoms, and various nonsurgical approaches to treatment are explored. The primary goal in all cases is to maintain or improve the patient's ability for comfortable, independent ambulation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterans Affairs, Hudson Valley Health Care System, Montrose, New York, USA. casellim@pol.net
authors.forename: Mark A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Caselli
authors.forename: David H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000379:methods; D020859:Hallux Rigidus / Q000628:therapy; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000628:therapy; D037801:Hammer Toe Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D059408:Pain Management; D011032:Podiatry / Q000379:methods