Adult foot and ankle disorders Flashcards
Pes Planus is ….
flat feet
Pes Cavus is….
high arched feet
What is hallux Rigidus?
OA of the 1st MTPJ
What part of the joint is involved in RA?
Synovial capsule
Brostrum Gould is an operation used for…
ankle sprains
-reconstructive
What is the Weber classification of Ankle fractures?
Weber A - tip of medial malleolus
Weber B - distal tibiofibular joint widens
Weber C - above the ankle level
What is the most common cause of acquired flatfoot deformity?
Tibialis Posterior Deformity (TPD)
What are the functions of Tibialis Posterior?
- elevates medial longitudinal arch of the foot
- inversion and plantar flexion of foot
What is the location of pain in Tibialis Posterior Deformity? What other sings and symptoms may be present?
Posterior to medial malleolus
- changed foot shape
- diminished walking ability and balance
- dislike of uneven surfaces
Other than idiopathic, the causes of Pes Cavus (_____ _____ feet) are normally ______
high arched feet
neurological
Degenerative fibrosis of digital nerve near its bifurcation describes …
Morton’s neuroma
What is the common injury mechanism of Tendo-Achilles rupture?
Sudden deceleration with resisted calf contraction
