ANKLE/FOOT Flashcards
How many metatarsals are on the foot?
5
How many phalanges on the foot?
14
How many tarsals on the foot?
7
Talus
Superior to calcaneus
Calcaneus is
The heel
Navicular bone is
Medial
Cuboid is
Lateral to proximal base of 5th
3 Cuneiforms are
Proximal to 1st, 2nd, 3rd metatarsal
2 sesamoid bones are
Plantar surface head of 1st metatarsal
Def. of Hammer Toe
MTP, DIP are hyperextended & PIP is flexed
MOI of Hammer Toe
Chronic condition
S/S of Hammer Toe
Pain
Swelling
Deformity
Tx of Hammer Toe
Refer if limiting activity
Def. of Hallux Valgus Bunions
Laymen’s term is ?
MTP is laterally deviated
Bunions
MOI of Hallux Valgus
Valgus stress to MTP of the great toe
S/S of Halux Valgus
Pain
PPT
Swelling
Deformity
Painful Ambulation
Tx of Hallux Valgus
- Correct shoe wear
- Tape with a wedge to reposition
- Donut Pad
- Strengthen flexors/extensors of toes
- Surgery
Def. of Ingrown Toe Nail
The nail grows into the surrounding soft tissue
MOI of Ingrown Toe Nail
- Cutting nails too short
- Shoe size
- Broken Nail or trauma
S/S of Ingrown Toe Nail
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bloody or purulent discharge
Tx for Ingrown Toe Nail
- Warm betadine soap
- Topical Antibiotics
- Remove the part of the toenail
Def of Turf Toe
Sprain to 1st MTP joint
MOI of Turf Toe
Hyperextension or hyperflexion of the great toe
S/S of Turf Toe
- Pain at 1st MTP
- Swelling/Discoloration
- Inability to weight bear
- Increased pain
Tx for Turf Toe
- PRICE
- Hard insoles
- Turf toe tape, for RTP
Def. of Jones Fracture
Fx at the base of 5th metatarsal
MOI for Jones Fracture
Forced inversion
S/S of Jones Fracture
- Pain at the base of the 5th metatarsal
- Swelling
- Deformity
Tx for Jones Fracture
- POLICE
- Immobilize boots/crutches
- Refer to physician
Def. of Plantar Fascitis
Thick, white band of fibrous tissue
MOI of Plantar Fascitis
Chronic stress & repetitive running
The weight bearing bone, that forms the medial malleolus
Tibia
The non-weight bearing bone, forms the lateral malleolus
Fibula
ATF is
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
CF
Calcaneofibular Ligament
PTF
Posterior Talofibular Ligament
Anterior Talofibular
Calcaneofibular
Posterior Talofibular
These ligaments are?
Lateral Ligaments
What are the syndesmotic ligaments?
Anterior Tibiofibular & Posterior Tibiofibular
What are the Medial Ligaments?
Deltoid & Spring
Function of ATF - Anterior talofibular ligament
Resists Plantarflexion & inversion
Function of CF - Calcaneofibular Ligament
Resists inversion
Function of PTF - Posterior Talofibular Ligament
Resists dorsiflexion & inversion
Function of Anterior Tibiofibular & Posterior Tibiofibular Ligaments is
Resists separation of tibia & fibula