Ankle and Foot OSCE Flashcards
1
Q
what are you assessing when looking at the ankle and foot
A
gait and stance
shoes
standing: deformity, arches, swelling, tip toes
2
Q
what are you assessing when feeling the foot and ankle?
A
achilles tendon *standing
temp
skin: calluses, nails, webspaces
bones: tibia, fibular, malleoli, talus, squeeze MTPJs
Ligaments and tendons
3
Q
what are you assessing when moving the ankle and foot
A
active and passice ROM
dorsiflex, plantarflex, invert, evert, great toe
4
Q
what extras would you offer>
A
assess joint above (knee)
lower limb neuro and vasc
