Assessing onychial disorders in the older patient

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2003 Jul;20(3):431-42, viii. doi: 10.1016/S0891-8422(03)00034-X.

Abstract

Disorders and diseases of the toenails (onychial) in the older patient are often the focus of the primary foot complaints. They may be a result of the aging process, the end result of repetitive microtrauma or historical major trauma, a complication or related clinical change associated with a multiple system disease or condition, or a localized foot problem. This article details the symptoms of and problems associated with onychial disorders in the elderly.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Foot Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Geriatric Assessment / methods
  • Humans
  • Nail Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Podiatry / methods*