RT Journal Article
T1 Evaluation of podiatric disorders in a sample of children with intellectual disabilities: an analytical cross-sectional study
A1 Cala Pérez, Laura
A1 Losa Iglesias, Marta Elena
A1 Rodríguez Sanz, David
A1 Calvo Lobo, César
A1 López López, Daniel
A1 Becerro De Bengoa Vallejo, Ricardo
AB BACKGROUND:  Intellectual disabilities (IDs) usually derive from neurodevelopmental disabilities. They limit intellectual functioning and cause adaptive behaviors and orthopedic problems. These disabilities have harmful effects on health, everyday practical skills and social functioning, and they diminish quality of life. The goal of our research was to perform podiatric evaluations on schoolchildren with and without ID and ascertain their records of foot disorders.DESIGN AND SETTING:  Analytical cross-sectional study conducted at a podiatric clinic in the city of Piedras Blancas, province of Asturias, Spain.METHODS:  An analytical cross-sectional study on 82 schoolchildren affected by ID, compared with 117 healthy schoolchildren, was conducted at a podiatric clinic. Demographic data, clinical characteristics and measurements relating to podiatric examinations were recorded among the participants who completed all phases of the tool that was used in the study process.RESULTS:  Almost 90% of the schoolchildren with and without ID presented foot disorders relating to smaller toes, nail disorders, flat feet or lower-limb alterations.CONCLUSIONS:  The participants showed elevated prevalence of foot disorders. Podiatric evaluations are a significant means for preventing the appearance of medical conditions and/or foot problems, and they also improve general health.
PB Associacao Paulista de Medicina
SN 1516-3180
YR 2018
FD 2018-12
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/125073
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/125073
LA eng
NO Cala-Pérez L, Losa-Iglesias ME, Rodríguez-Sanz D, Calvo-Lobo C, López-López D, Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R. Evaluation of podiatric disorders in a sample of children with intellectual disabilities: An analytical cross-sectional study. Sao Paulo Medical Journal. 2018;136(6):505-10.
DS Docta Complutense
RD 18 oct 2025