28/1/2013

Question 1

Astro toe

Answer 1

Mx:subperiosteal haematoma
Cause: contusion to 1st MTP
Tx: 1.astro pad 2.more foot cushion 3.relieve pressure
Big opening, tapered edge

Question 2

Heel bruise

Answer 2

Mx: subperiosteal haematoma
Cause: contusion to Calcaneal tuberosity
Tx:heel pads(bilateral)
Heel cup

Question 3

Runner’s bump

Answer 3

Mx: osteoblastic activity
Cause: pressure to posterior aspect of calcaneus
Tx:felt donut

Question 4

Plantar fasciitis

Answer 4

Mx:excessive tension on the plantar fascia
Cause: excessive pronation
Tx: 1.arch support 2.intrinsic muscles
Pain in the morning, treat early

Question 5

Achilles tendinitis

Answer 5

Mx: traction forces on the tendon
Cause: 1.excessive pronation 2.uphill running 3.cavus foot
Tx: bilateral heel lifts
Rx: s and s

Question 6

Achilles tendon rupture

Answer 6

Mx: eccentric contraction
Cause:landing from dismount
Tx: surgery
Snapped and little bulge

Question 7

Styloid avulsion fx

Answer 7

Mx: eccentric contraction of peroneals
Cause: plantarflexion + inversion
Tx:surgery
Tear off growth plate

Question 8

Metatarsal fx

Answer 8

Mx:1.axial load 2.transverse load
Cause:1.kicking sth 2.getting stepped on
Tx:ORIF
Open reduction internal fixation

Question 9

Malleolar fx

Answer 9

Mx

Question 10

Maisonneuve fx

Answer 10

Mx

Question 11

Shin splints

Answer 11

1.

Question 12

Compartments

Answer 12

Ant.

Question 13

Anterior comp.

Answer 13

Ext

Question 14

Deep post. comp.

Answer 14

Flex

Question 15

Superficial post.

Answer 15

Gasroc

Question 16

Peroneal

Answer 16

1. Brevis

2. longus

Question 17

Compartment syndrome acute

Answer 17

Mx

Question 18

Compartment syndrome chronic

Answer 18

Mx

Question 19

Tibial stress syndrome

Answer 19

Mx

Question 20

Other fractures

Answer 20

1. call parametric help

2. splint and mobilize to emergency room