Ankle and Foot Region

Question 1

What nerve roots cause referred pain in the foot and ankle?

Answer 1

• L4
• L5
• S1

Question 2

What are the 3 nerves subject to pressure and trauma in the ankle and foot?

Answer 2

• Common peroneal nerve
• Posterior tibial nerve
• Plantar and calcaneal nerves

Question 3

What is hallux valgus?

Answer 3

aka hammer toe

- the great toe deviates laterally toward the second toe

Question 4

What is hallux rigidus?

Answer 4

Stiff big toe caused by narrowing of the first MTP joint space.

May be caused by tying shoes too tight

Question 5

What is pes valgus of the ankle?

Answer 5

deviation of the foot outward at the talocalcanean joint.

Question 6

pes valgus results in increased ______.

Answer 6

Pronation

Question 7

What is pes varus of the ankle?

Answer 7

deviation of the foot inward at the talocalcanean joint.

Question 8

pes varus results in increased ______.

Answer 8

Supination

Question 9

Describe a grade 1 ankle sprain

Answer 9

Slight stretching and some damage to the ligament

Question 10

Describe a grade 2 ankle sprain

Answer 10

Partial tearing of the ligament

Question 11

Describe a grade 3 ankle sprain

Answer 11

Complete tear of the ligament

Question 12

What is the most common mechanism of injury to the ankle?

Answer 12

Inversion stress

Question 13

In inverted ankle sprain injures what ligaments?

Answer 13

the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments

Question 14

A massive inversion stress injures what ligaments?

Answer 14

the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular, and posterior talofibular ligaments