Foot Problems in Older People: Assessment and Management by Prof Hylton Menz 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. Foot Problems in Older People was published by Churchill Livingstone / Elsevier in June 2008 and over 1,000 copies have already been sold. To order, please follow the links to Elsevier, Amazon, and for the e-book version, ScienceDirect. To preview the contents of the book, follow this link to Google books.
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Reviews
"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...nail, skin & vascular conditions are covered well with some fantastic colour pictures...I recommend this as an essential read for podiatrists, students and any healthcare professionals involved in working with the older patient" - Nikki A, podiatry student (Amazon.co.uk) 
"The book encompasses a wealth of information on geriatric foot problems applicable to many professionals involved in the care of older people...the layout is clear and colourful enhanced further by diagrams, tables and all colour photos...In my opinion, an excellent book at a very reasonable price" - E. Perkins, podiatry student (Amazon.co.uk) 
"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...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" - J. Tilley, podiatry student (Amazon.co.uk)
"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'd 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 recommend it. Put it at the top of your book list to buy" - Clare, podiatry student (Amazon.co.uk) 
"Very useful book for both student and mature podiatrist that wants to update. Clearly and comprehensively written" - G. Taylor (Amazon.co.uk)
"Excellent, very readable book providing a refreshingly evidence based discussion of foot problems; something missing in some other podiatry texts" - Biopod (Amazon.co.uk) 
"I love this book. I had loaned a copy of it from the uni library but loved it so much, I wanted to buy it. Clinic orientated and based on research - ideal for the podiatry student " - griffin (Amazon.co.uk)
"As a student I've found your book to be great resource and am sure I will continue to refer to it when I practise. Cheers! Keep up the good work" - Tom Quinton
"As a 3rd Year Pod student I have found this book invaluable. Easy to read with great photos and illustrations...thank you for a great resource which no doubt I will refer to time and again" - Rachael Liminton
"A variety of conditions is discussed in some detail and with a good variety of illustrations and clinical photographs. The text is well referenced and altogether it is a useful text for students of podiatry as well as practitioners" - Donald Lorimar, Editor of The Foot (link)
"Those who regularly manage geriatric patients will find this book enriching" - J. Dohle, review published in German journal Fuß & Sprunggelenk (link)
Foot Problems in Older People: Assessment and Management received first prize in the 'Healthcare for the elderly' category of the British Medical Association Book Awards, September 2009."Although it’s targeted at those healthcare professionals involved in foot care, it’s well written and easy to navigate and would be useful for both medical undergraduates and postgraduates as an additional text to standard dermatology texts. I’ve not come across such a comprehensive (and yet useable) text on foot conditions. It’s an extremely good book which is why I’m a bit reluctant to put it in our hospital library (which is what I do with the books I review) lest it go walkabout. Probably the best book I’ve reviewed over the last few years of judging" - BMA judge
"This text is an impressive guide to the assessment and management of foot and ankle problems in older people. Targeted towards a range of health professionals involved in foot care, it manages to be both scholarly and practical. The book's layout is clear and appealing and the text is well written. Sections of the book are colour-coded, to assist with the use of the book as a clinical reference. Chapters 1 and 2 cover the prevalence of foot problems and physiological changes associated with ageing. The remaining 10 chapters cover 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 orthotics, surgical considerations and assessment of outcomes. Each chapter provides both a comprehensive, critical review of the literature and practical guidelines for clinicians. One of the strengths of the book is its strong evidence-based approach. Each chapter is accompanied by a comprehensive reference list. However, readers are directed to other sources when a topic is beyond the scope of the book. Another of the book's strengths is the use of photographs, illustrations and diagrams, which graphically portray the kinds of foot problems experienced by older people. The photographs are in full colour and not for the squeamish. However, they make the book particularly helpful for podiatry students and for nurses and other health professionals who encounter foot problems in older clients. The attention that the book pays to difficulties in assessing foot and ankle problems also makes it especially useful for podiatry students" - Prof Yvonne Wells, Australasian Journal on Ageing, March 2011 (link)
