ankle and foot 2

Question 1

How many metatarsals and what does meta mean?

Answer 1

5; meta-between the tarsals and phalanges

Question 2

1st metatarsal: what is it common for?

Answer 2

site of OA-hallux rigidus, hallux valgus deformity

Question 3

Evaluate the dorsal surface of the meta-tarsal phalangeal joints for:

Answer 3

Gout, Pseudo Gout, OA

Question 4

What is the difference between gout and CPPD

Answer 4

Gout is non-articular and double counter sign, tophi. CPPD-distinct crystalline foci, poly articular, “sparking, translucent, hyperechoci crytals.

Question 5

What is the difference between RA and OA

Answer 5

RA-asymmetric bony erosion OA-symmetric bony changes, the entire bone involved

Question 6

What is the bone called at the 1st metatarsal that is a sesame seed in shape-and how many

Answer 6

Sesamoid bone

Question 7

What tendon runs through the sesamoids?

Answer 7

FHL

Question 8

What is turff toe caused from?

Answer 8

rupture of the inter sesamoid ligament

Question 9

What is the plantar plate at the foot

Answer 9

thickening of the joint capsule

Question 10

Can the sesamoid bone have a bipartitie split?

Answer 10

yes, a normal variant see up to 33% of tibial sesamoids.