Publications by authors named "Sara Zunica-Garcia"
Aims: To quantify healthcare service utilization over the past two years according to the foot risk level in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Methodology: A descriptive observational study was conducted in a Primary Care Nursing consultation, evaluating patients with T2DM through examination and collection of sociodemographic and clinical data.
Results: A total of 153 patients were included.
Friction blisters are common among outdoor enthusiasts, yet their causes remain uncertain. This study aimed to compare foot hydration in long-distance hikers with and without blisters, and to assess variability based on age and sex. An observational case-control study involving 86 hikers was conducted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: To evaluate the morphofunctional alterations in the foot and their association with functionality, considering aspects such as disability, pain, and limitations in daily activities in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). : A case-control study was conducted in patients with FMS (case group) and without FMS (control group), matched by age and sex. Foot posture was assessed using the foot posture index (FPI), along with the presence of hallux valgus (HV), trigger points, hyperkeratosis, and dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and ankle.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: To evaluate the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and periphereal artery disease (PAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Methods: An observational sectional study was conducted with 174 patients diagnosed with T2DM, of which 78 patients had PAD. A patient was considered to have PAD if they obtained an ankle-brachial index (ABI) < 0.
Objective: The aims of the study are to identify which region of the foot has lower hydration according to age, measure the variation in the level of stratum corneum hydration of the foot across the a wide age range, and examine hydration differences of the foot according to gender.
Study Design: A descriptive observational study was conducted to assess stratum corneum hydration of the foot among 504 participants recruited between November 2023 and March 2024.
Main Outcomes Measures: Stratum corneum hydration assessment was conducted using a Corneometer 825® probe at 10 specific points on the foot.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the risk of diabetic foot ulcers in individuals with type 2 diabetes, as no previous studies have addressed this issue.
- Researchers collected data on 174 participants, assessing their dietary habits, foot health, and risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers.
- Results indicated that non-adherence to the Mediterranean diet was linked to a higher risk of foot ulcers, particularly in individuals with low consumption of nuts and sautéed foods, while physical activity and podiatric treatment also played significant roles in reducing risk.
Background: The aim of study is to examine the factors that may influence pain, disability and the limitation of activity due to the presence of fibromyalgia in the foot.
Methods: 323 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia were recruited. Each participant completed the Foot Function Index questionnaire (FFI) and the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR).
Article Synopsis
- Friction blisters form on the skin due to abrasion and can affect how hikers experience physical activity, sparking the study's aim to evaluate foot function among hikers with and without blisters.
- The study analyzed 298 hikers on the Camino de Santiago trail, comparing 207 with blisters to 91 without, using the Foot Function Index to assess pain, disability, and physical activity limitations.
- Results showed that hikers with blisters experienced significantly more pain and disability, particularly those with blisters on metatarsal heads, which also had a greater impact on foot functionality, but the total number of blisters did not correlate with these issues.
Background: Plantar warts are benign, epidermal neoformations, viral, and easily transmitted. Although 30% of these warts disappear spontaneously, the American Association of Dermatology recommends treatment if they cause pain or bleeding.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of Dermojet® infiltration using a solution composed of equal parts of 0.