Podiatry alterations in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

BACKGROUND AND

OBJECTIVE

This paper aims to describe the type of foot and most frequent podiatric alterations, as well as the level of pain, disability, fatigue and alteration of quality of life in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Thirty-eight individuals with hypermobile or classic EDS participated. The percentage of pain in the foot and deformities was recorded, and several questionnaires were administered. The type of foot was classified according to the footprint and the Foot Posture Index.

RESULTS

There was a high degree of pain, disability, intensity of fatigue and low quality of life in these patients. According to the footprint, 20% presented flat feet, 47% normal feet and 33% cavus feet.

CONCLUSIONS

The participants in this study had a high percentage of foot problems related to high levels of pain and limited functionality in the feet. The quality of life of these patients appeared diminished. Foot types were observed according to the footprint and deformities similar to those of the general population.