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Effect of debridement of plantar hyperkeratoses on gait in older people - An exploratory trial
Caleb Araguas Garcia1, Francisco Corbi Soler2
1Josep Finestres Foundation, Podiatry Hospital, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Health and Management, National Institute for Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC) - Lleida Centre, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.
Abstract:
Hyperkeratoses are a common cause of foot pain due to the release of inflammatory mediators, which can have an impact on the mobility and independence of people suffering from them. However, the repercussions that hyperkeratoses have on gait parameters remain uncertain.
Aim:
The aim of this study is to analyze the repercussions that plantar hyperkeratosis debridement has on several kinematic and kinetic variables of gait in a group of older participants.
Methods:
98 older participants (75.1 ± 6.7 years) were randomly assigned to two groups: Group A, Scalpel debridement of plantar hyperkeratoses; and Group B, Control group (Simulated debridement). Plantar hyperkeratotic pain was measured before and after treatment on a visual analog scale. Several kinematic and kinetic variables of gait were measured before and after treatment using a Win-Track pressure sensitive walkway.
Results:
A significant difference was found in the level of pain between the treated group and the control group (p < 0.01 [8.55-18.15; 95% confidence interval]). Regarding the gait parameters, statistically significant reductions were found in peak pressures (p < 0.05; Cohen's d = 2.688) and maximum force (p < 0.04; d = 0.262).
Conclusions:
Data suggests that debridement of plantar hyperkeratosis may lead to a reduction in pain and appear to reduce peak maximum force and peak plantar pressure. No significant changes were observed in the kinematic variables analyzed. The duration of the benefits remain unknown.
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