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Quality of Life, Pedobarographic Parameters, and Foot Disorders in Patients with Extreme Obesity: Preliminary Results on Changes After Bariatric Surgery with Gastric Bypass

Authors: Ana María Pérez Pico, María Ángeles Gómez González, María Isabel Alarcón González, Julia Villar Rodríguez, Raquel Mayordomo Acevedo

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 12/2023

Abstract

Purpose

Obesity is a growing health problem that affects a high percentage of the population. In podiatry context, few studies have addressed obesity because most pedobarographic systems are unable to bear the weight of patients with obesity, making it difficult to examine and manage these patients. The objective of this study was analyzed the sociodemographic characteristics, quality of life, foot disorders, and pedobarographic parameters of patients with extreme obesity who are candidates for bariatric surgery and determine the changes after weight loss post-surgery.

Materials and Methods

We conducted a foot examination, a pedobarographic study using a Podoprint® pressure platform, and a quality of life questionnaire (EQ-5D) on 23 patients with extreme obesity and analyzed the changes 12–18 months after surgery in 11 of them.

Results

We observed foot disorders, high plantar pressure, greater rearfoot contact, flat footprint, asymmetries, and alterations in toe contact. Almost 73.9% of participants said they had foot pain, 56.5% said they had impaired mobility, and more than 40% said they had limitations in carrying out daily activities and suffered from anxiety. After weight loss, we observed improved quality of life; more foot disorders; changes in total contact area, plantar pressures, barycenter, contact time, and footprint; decreased pain perception, walking problems and anxiety situations. Moreover, medication decreased, but they need to take more vitamins and calcium.

Conclusion

Weight loss improved the quality of life of the participating patients but altered their foot disorders. All parameters need regular reassessment to detect changes and modify initially prescribed treatments.

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Title: Quality of Life, Pedobarographic Parameters, and Foot Disorders in Patients with Extreme Obesity: Preliminary Results on Changes After Bariatric Surgery with Gastric Bypass
Authors: Ana María Pérez Pico
María Ángeles Gómez González
María Isabel Alarcón González
Julia Villar Rodríguez
Raquel Mayordomo Acevedo
Publication date: 10-10-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Obesity
Obesity
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Published in: Obesity Surgery / Issue 12/2023
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-023-06843-5

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Quality of Life, Pedobarographic Parameters, and Foot Disorders in Patients with Extreme Obesity: Preliminary Results on Changes After Bariatric Surgery with Gastric Bypass

Abstract

Purpose

Materials and Methods

Results

Conclusion

Graphical Abstract

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Purpose

Materials and Methods

Results

Conclusion

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