2: Joint Disorders Of The Ankle Flashcards
What is another term for hallus valgus
Bunions
What are bunions
Lateral deviation of the first phalangeal (big toe) often with medial deviation of the first metatarsal
What is the most common foot deformity
hallus valgus (bunions)
In which gender is halls valgus more common
females
What are 5 causes of bunions
- Biomechanical instability
- Poor fitting footwear
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ehlers-Danos
- Multiple Sclerosis
How may hallus valgus present
- Lateral deviation of the big toe with medial deviation of the first metatarsal
- Pain
- Inflammation
what is a complication of haluls valgus
Secondary OA
how is hallus valgus diagnosed
Inflammation
what is first-line management of bunions
NSAIDs and orthoses
what is second-line management of bunions
Osteotomy (Scarf or Chevor)
what is plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of plantar fascia at its aponeurosis on the calcaneus
what is the most common cause of heel pain in adults
Plantar fasciitis
What is the peak incidence of plantar fascitis
30-50y
Explain the aetiology of plantar fasciitis
Chronic over-use causes micro tears in the plantar fascia which leads to recurrent inflammation and periostitis
What are 5 risk factors for plantar fascitis
- Obesity
- High arches
- Tight calves
- Repetitive impact activity
- Features of ankylosing spondylitis
How will plantar fasciitis present clinically
- Gradual onset
- Sharp heel pain
- Worse in the morning or after rest
- Typically bilateral
How is plantar fasciitis investigated
- Clinical diagnosis
- If surgery is planned perform an MRI
What is first-line management of plantar fasciitis
Conservative approaches
What conservative management can be offered for plantar fasciitis
Rest
Orthoses
Stretching programmes
Analgesia
What orthoses can be offered for plantar fasciitis
- Cushioned heel inserts
- Short leg cast for 8-10W
- Night splint where ankle is held in dorsiflexion
What is second-line for plantar fasciitis
Shockwave treatment
What are indications of shock wave treatment
Pain present for >6m