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Ankle and Foo Flashcards

1
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What is Talipes Equinovarus?

A

Clubfoot

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What is the position of the calcaneus with clubfoot?

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varus

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What is the forefoot position in clubfoot?

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adduction

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What is the position of the midtarsal in clubfoot?

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Supination

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5
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What happens to the joint capsule in clubfoot?

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thickened

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6
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Who gets clubfoot more often?

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Males 2:1

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7
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How many cases of clubfoot are bilateral?

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1/3-1/2

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What is the management of eqinovarus?

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weekly casting (6 wks)
splints (8 wks)
AFO or corrective boot (until walking)
Night splint (1 more year)
Straight lace shoes (2 years)
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9
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What % of those with equinovarus respond in the first 3-4 months?

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40%

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10
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What % of those with equinovarus need soft tissue surgery?

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60%, usually a muscle release

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If the pt is not treated for equinovarus by 5 years what will they need?

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arthrodesis, usually wait until they are > 10 years old

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What is pes cavus?

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Structural high medial and lateral arch resulting in a rigid foot

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13
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What can pes cavus be associated with?

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May be associated with a neurological disorder

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14
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Is pes cavus familial?

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yes

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15
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What is an associated pathology with pes cavus?

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Claw toes

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What is the Rx for pes cavus?

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adaptive shoes

specialized arch supports

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17
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What is pes planus?

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flat feet, congenital or acquired. If you dont have adequate dorsiflexion you will pronate prematurely.

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18
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A congenital pes planus is more or less common? more or less rigid?

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less common. More rigid

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19
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How is pes planus acquired?

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compensation for other bony abnormalities, weakness or neuromuscular problems

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20
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What is Hallux limitys?

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1st MTP restriction usually due to OA or Jt capsule.

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21
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How much MTP extension do you need for push off?

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65 degrees

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22
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What is the Rx for Hallux limitus?

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adaptive shoues (rocker sole shoes), joint mobs (if capsular)

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23
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What is Hallux rigidus?

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complete bony ankylosis, may require resection arthroplasty

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24
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What is hallux (abducto)valgus?

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1st toe laterally angulated at MTP joint associated with bunion formation

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Who gets hallux (abducto)valgus more?

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Females>males, usually assocated with poorly fit shoes

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26
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What is a Keller operation?

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Resection of proximal half of the proximal phalanx and excision of prominent medial portion of met head

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27
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What is a hammer toe?

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MTP extended, PIP flexed,

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28
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How are hammer toes caused?

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Intrinsic weakness or imbalances
fallen transverse arch
poor shoe fit

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29
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What is a claw toe?

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MTP extended, PIP flexed, DIP extended

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30
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What is a mallet toe?

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Flexed DIP, usually due to poor shoes

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31
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What is a mortons toe?

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Long 2nd metatarsal or short 1st metatarsal elading to excessive pressure under 2nd met head

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32
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What do you see sometimes with a mortons toe?

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abnormal pronation

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33
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What is Mortons neuroma?

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Nerve inflammation usually between 3rd and 4th metatarsals

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34
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Who gets mortons neuroma more?

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Females>males

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35
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What are the symptoms of mortons Neuroma?

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burning pain, toe numbness

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36
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What is the Rx for Mortons neuroma?

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Roomier shoes (limit heels)
Corticosteroid injection
Orthosis
Excision if conservative failure

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37
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What are the most common type of ankle sprain?

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Lateral (inversion sprain)

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What is a medial sprain?

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eversion sprain

39
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What is a high ankle sprain?

A

syndesmotic sprain. excessive ankle dorsi-flexion and external rotation of the shin

40
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What are the signs/sxs of an ankle sprain

A 
Edema
eccyhmois
painful gait
tender to palpation
laxity
41
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What is a grade 1 sprain?

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mild-stable. single ligament stretch or minor tear, usually ATFL

42
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What is a grade 2 sprain?

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moderate, some instability. Full ATFL tear or partial of ATFL and CFL

43
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What is a grade 3 sprain?

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Severe, unstable. Complete tear of ATFL, CFL and ant. capsule. may need operative repair

44
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1st degree high ankle sprain?

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only a few ligament fibers are damaged within the interosseous membrane

45
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2nd degree high ankle sprian?

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more extensive damage to the interosseous membrane with some widening of the T-F joint

46
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3rd degree high ankle sprain?

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complete rupture of the interosseous ligament with gross widening of the T-F joint and possible joint dislocation

47
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PT considerations post ankle sprain?

A

protect from eversion/inversion
restore active motion painfree
restore timing and coordination and strength

48
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What is the mechanism of an Achilles tendon rupture?

A

violent contraction of gastroc, usually 1-2 inches above insertion into calcaneus (if complete)

49
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What are the signs/sxs of an Achilles tendon rupture?

A

Edema, ecchymosis, PF grossly impaired

+ thompson test

50
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What is the Rx of a total Achilles rupture?

A

surgical repair then casted in PF for 4-6 weeks (LLC 2 wks then SLC for 3-6 wks)

51
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What is Achilles tendinitis usually 2ndary to?

A

training errors
uphill running
rigid shoes
tight gastrocs

52
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Rx for Achilles tendinitis?

A

RICE, heel lift, check for abnormal foot position, length of muscle

53
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What is Retrocalcaneal Bursitis? What is it assocaiated with?

A

Inflammation of bursa anterior to gastroc tendon but posterior to talus and calcaneus. excessive pronation, poor shoe fit or padding in heel area

54
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What is plantar fascitis?

A

inflammation of plantar apeneurosis

55
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How do you get plantar fascitis?

A

repetitive mecrotrauma associated with rigid or excessively mobile foot AND/OR excessive pronation

56
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What is associated with plantar fascitis?

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May have heel spur at medial calcaneal tubercle

57
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What are the signs/sxs of plantar fascitis?

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plantar foot pain on arising in AM or after sitting for a while
may have crepitus in soft tissues of the facia

58
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What is the Rx for plantar fascitis?

A

treat inflammation, night splints in DF, foot orthosis to correct biomechanical faults

59
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What is MTSS?

A

Medial tibial stress syndrome. Periosteal irritation or stress reaction of medial border of tibia along post. Tib or Soleus origin

60
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What can cause MTSS?

A

excessive pronation, tight muscles

61
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What are the signs/sxs of MTSS?

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painful gait, tender along medial/posteriomedial shin

62
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What do you need to differentiate MTSS from?

A

tibial stress fx via bone scan

63
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What are some sxs of Tibial stress fx?

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Night pain
Specific spot pain
Sensitive to US

64
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What causes a Tibila stress fx?

A

Overuse injury often with poor mechanics

65
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Acute Compartment syndrome cause?

A

direct blow

66
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Acute Compartment syndrome length of symptoms?

A

hours to days

67
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Acute Compartment syndrome area of involvement?

A

any muscle group

68
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Acute Compartment syndrome method of diagnosis?

A

clinical symptoms or compartmental pressures

69
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Acute Compartment syndrome treatment?

A

EMERGENCY FASCIOTOMY

70
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Chronic Compartment syndrome type of injury?

A

usually no trauma

71
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Chronic Compartment syndrome length of symptoms?

A

weeks to months

72
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Chronic Compartment syndrome area of involvement?

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usually anterior or lateral compartment of lower leg

73
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Chronic Compartment syndrome method of diagnosis?

A

compartmental pressures or stress thallium testing

74
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Chronic Compartment syndrome treatment?

A

RICE or possible elective fasciotomy if no response to conservative therapy

75
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What muscle is usually the culprit in anterior compartment syndrome?

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Anterior tib, 2ndary irritation and swelling of muscle causing ischemia and compression of neurovascular strutures

76
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What is the timeframe for return for a fasciotomy?

A

return to exercise after 3 weeks

77
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What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?

A

A compression of the tarsal tunnel in the foot

78
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What are the symptoms of tarssal tunnel?

A

pain burning, paresthesiae to medial and plantar surface of foot

79
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How is tarsal tunnel aggravated?

A

eversion, DF and excessive pronation

80
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What is a distal Tib-Fib fx usually secondary to?

A

MVA

81
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Why does the lower 1/3 shaft of a the distal fib heals slower?

A

poor vascularity

82
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How is a distal Tib-fib fx treated?

A

Closed reduction if stable; ORIF with intramedullary nail if unstable

83
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What is a type A ankle fx on the Denis-Weber Classification scale?

A

fx below the ankle joint

84
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What is a Type B ankle fx on the Denis-Weber Classification scale?

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Fx at the level of the joint, with tib-fib ligaments usually intact

85
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What is a Type C ankle fx on the Denis-Weber Classification scale?

A

Fx above the joint level which tears the anterior and posterior syndesmotic ligaments

86
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How would you fx the medial malleolus?`

A

adduction (inversion) injury. With or without lateral ligaments

87
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How would you fx the lateral malleolus?

A

Abduction and ER (with or without medial ligaments)

88
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What is a tibial pilon Fx?

A

Verticle compression fx of distal tibia

89
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How would you treat a severe Tibial pilon fx?

A

ORIF or arthrodesis

90
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What are talar injuries usually 2ndary to?

A

high impact

91
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What can lead to avascular necrosis of the talar dome?

A

3rd degree talar neck fx

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