Ankle and Foot Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Steps
A
Look
Feel
Move
Specific Tests for
2
Q
Look
A
Inspect (ask patient to have one foot off the ground and the other on tip toes)
Gait
Look at the soles and in between the toes
3
Q
Feel
A
Palpate lateral malleoloys and the anterior joint line to the medial malleolus and palate behind
Palpate base of 5th metatarsal
Palpate dorsalis pedis pulse
Posterior tibialis pulse (medial malleolus posterior)
Sensation
4
Q
Move
A
Dorsi/Plantar Flexion
Varus and Valgus
Assess movement of big toe, push down on it and rotate it
Squeeze foot to asses clicking
Patient kneeling on chair and squeeze calf and ankle should flex