Product Description

Foot Problems in Older People provides a comprehensive guide to the assessment and management of foot and ankle problems in older people. Areas covered include the epidemiology of foot problems, functional implications, assessment of the older person with foot problems, common foot problems and their management, foot and ankle manifestations of common systemic conditions, wound management, footwear and orthotic considerations, surgical considerations and outcome assessment.

Each chapter provides a comprehensive and critical review of the literature as well as providing practical evidence-based guidelines for clinicians.

Author Hylton B Menz uses his detailed and extensive knowledge of the subject to provide a critique of the strengths and limitations of existing literature and to present in this easy-to-access volume a thoroughly practical, clinically orientated and evidence-based guide.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36031 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 280 pages

Customer Reviews

evidence-based book ideal for podiatrists
This book is packed full of a wide variety of references from peer-reviewed papers in each chapter. The author Hylton Menz, has obviously taken a clear evidence-based approach to every aspect of the book, which makes it an invaluable tool for podiatrists & podiatry students. I am sure that clinicians such as physiotherapists (& students) will find this book useful. i myself am a podiatry student & am certain i will use this book for the rest of my course, once qualified & beyond. chapters 1 & 2 give a great explantation of the prevalence of foot problems & physiological changes of ageing, which is useful in all aspects of podiatry ie; biomechanics- physiological changes in muscle mass etc. The diagrams & tables are a fantastic compilation of relevant information which provide a useful summary of the text; physiological changes of skin, muscle, bone etc & their effects & wound classification to name a couple. Nail, skin & vascular conditions are covered well with some fantastic colour pictures. i am really enjoying reading this book, having learnt alot from it already. i recommend this as an essential read for podiatrists, students & any healthcare professionals involved in working with the older patient.

Useful book
Although this book is titled "Foot problems in older people" and provides a comprehensive resource for assessment and management of this patient group, much of the information is more generally applicable. There is a useful discussion of some of the difficulties that can present themselves during assessment and suggests useful tools to assist clinicians. The book has clear illustrations and diagrams, with good quality photographs and each section is clearly indicated by a coloured strip a long the top of the page, making it easy to locate. I would have liked a cover made of stiffer cardboard, as I hate dog-eared covers. Each chapter has a comprehensive reference list, providing a wealth of further reading and supporting evidence, with the author specifically directing the reader to other texts when a topic is beyond the scope of this book. Overall, a good book, particularly for students.

well worth the money
If you're in the first year of a Podiatry degree, this book will carry you through your 3 years. It is great and I only wish I'rd had it in my first year rather than 2nd. It is easy to read and follow through with great pictures helping you to understand and see what is being talked about. Nearly everyone in my year (36) has bought it and reccommend it. Put it at the top of your book list to buy.