Ankle and Foot

Question 1

What does the deltoid ligament do?

Answer 1

Stabilizes the medial ankle

Question 2

List the components of the medial longitudinal arch:

Answer 2

talus, navicular, cuneiforms 1–3 and metatarsals 1-3

Question 3

List the components of the lateral longitudinal arch:

Answer 3

calcaneous, cuboid, metatarsals 4-5

Question 4

List the components of the transverse distal tarsal arch

Answer 4

Navicular, cuneiforms 1-3 and proximal metatarsals

Question 5

What three tendons pass through the Tarsal Tunnel?

Answer 5

Tendons of: Posterior tibialis m, Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus m

Question 6

What is the capillary refill test and what is it testing?

Answer 6

Capillary refill test is conducted by blanching the toes and then assessing how much time is required for color to return to the toes. This is providing an assessment of distal foot circulation.

Question 7

The monofilament test is used to assess neurological competency in patient’s suffering from what disease?

Answer 7

DIABEETUS

Question 8

Dorsiflexion ROM is

Answer 8

15-20 degrees

Question 9

Plantar flexion ROM is

Answer 9

50-65 degrees

Question 10

Inversion ROM is

Answer 10

20-30 degrees

Question 11

Subtalar Eversion ROM is

Answer 11

10-20 degrees

Question 12

Pronation consists of what movements:

Answer 12

Eversion, dorsiflexion, aBduction

Question 13

Supination consists of what movements:

Answer 13

inversion, plantar flexion, aDduction

Question 14

Reflex testing of the Achilles is what?

Answer 14

S1

Question 15

Sensation testing dermatomes are:

Answer 15

S1, L4 and L5

Question 16

The anterior drawer test tests the

Answer 16

Integrity of the anterior talofibular ligament

Question 17

The talar tilt tests tests the

Answer 17

integrity of the calcaneofibular ligament and anterior talofibular ligament to a lesser degree

Question 18

The eversion test tests the

Answer 18

integrity of the deltoid ligament(s)

Question 19

The deltoid ligament can also be called:

Answer 19

The medial collateral ligament

Question 20

The squeeze test is used to assess for a ____ ankle sprain or ______ injury

Answer 20

high/syndesmosis

Question 21

The Thompson test is accomplished by:

Answer 21

Patient prone, and squeezing calf muscles.

Question 22

Absence of plantar flexion during the Thompson test indicates:

Answer 22

Achilles tendon rupture

Question 23

Homan’s test is a test for:

Answer 23

thrombophlebitis or acute venous thrombosis of the foot.

Question 24

Homan’s test is completed by

Answer 24

passively dorsiflexing the foot

Question 25

Pain associated with dorsiflexing the foot is a positive:

Answer 25

Hooman’s test

Question 26

Moses Sign is used to assess deep vein thrombosis of the:

Answer 26

posterior tibial veins

Question 27

Inversion ankle sprains are a majority or minority of all ankle sprains?

Answer 27

big time majority (80-85%)

Question 28

What ligament tends to tear during an inversion ankle sprain?

Answer 28

Anterior talofibular ligament (ATF = Always Tears First)

Question 29

What ligament structure is involved in a high ankle sprain?

Answer 29

syndesmosis and anterior inferior talofibular ligament

Question 30

If I have plantar fasciitis, then I also have inflammation of what?

Answer 30

plantar aponeurosis

Question 31

When is plantar fasciitis worst?

Answer 31

At the start of the day, should improve throughout the day

Question 32

If a patient reports that they feel they are walking on a marble, what should you suspect?

Answer 32

A Morton’s Neuroma

Question 33

If i hyperextended by great toe, I might have what kind of toe?

Answer 33

Turf toe

Question 34

If I wear poor fitting shoes, run poorly and have tight calf muscles, I might also have…

Answer 34

achilles tendonitis