Ankle & Foot - Evaluation Flashcards
Four ankle red flags = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
a) Fractures
- Ankle fractures, midfoot, fifth metatarsal, stress fractures of the foot, fibular fractures show variability in symptoms that may mimic sprains or other milder pathologies
Was their trauma.
b) Compartmental Syndrome:
- Increased pressure in muscles that can lead to loss of blood flow to nerves and muscles seen in runners.
c) DVT:
- Well’s criteria
d) Infections:
- Cellulitis, septic arthritis, wound/puncture to the foot
Ottawa Ankle Rules
X ray required IF = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Ottawa Ankle Rules - Rule out a fracture:
- Lateral Ankle - X ray required IF:
- Pain anterior aspect of medial or lateral malleolus.
- Bone tenderness at posterior aspect of medial malleolus.
- Inability to bear weight after injury or in ER (take 4 steps)
Ottawa Ankle Rules
A foot series is indicated IF = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Ottawa Ankle Rules - Rule out a fracture:
- A foot series is indicated IF:
- Any pain at dorsal medial and lateral aspect of the mid-foot.
- Bone tenderness at the base of the 5th metatarsal.
- Bone tenderness at navicular.
- Inability to bear weight after injury or in ER (take 4 steps)
ROM
DF = ?
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ROM:
- DF = 0-20d
- PF = 0-50d
- Inversion = 0-35d
- Eversion = 0-20d
- Great Toe Ext = 70d
ROM
PF = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
ROM:
- DF = 0-20d
- PF = 0-50d
- Inversion = 0-35d
- Eversion = 0-20d
- Great Toe Ext = 70d
ROM
Inversion = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
ROM:
- DF = 0-20d
- PF = 0-50d
- Inversion = 0-35d
- Eversion = 0-20d
- Great Toe Ext = 70d
ROM
Eversion = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
ROM:
- DF = 0-20d
- PF = 0-50d
- Inversion = 0-35d
- Eversion = 0-20d
- Great Toe Ext = 70d
ROM
Great Toe Ext = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
ROM:
- DF = 0-20d
- PF = 0-50d
- Inversion = 0-35d
- Eversion = 0-20d
- Great Toe Ext = 70d
Measuring Closed Chain Dorsiflexion
Normative value = ?
degrees
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Measuring Closed Chain Dorsiflexion:
- Normative number = 35-40d
Functional Closed Chain DF assessment…
Toes in tandem stance… the back knee should clear the lead leg malleous if the ankle has _ ? _ DF.
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Functional Closed Chain DF assessment (Two options):
1) Normative value is patient should be able to touch the wall with the knee with the foot 1 hand width away from the wall.
2) Toes in tandem stance with lead foot toes against the wall. Elbows flexed to 90d with fist against the wall. Bend back knee as far as possible without the heel lifting off.
- Back knee should clear the lead leg malleous if the ankle has 40d DF.
What are the indicators of fractures that are red flags in ankle and foot evaluations?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
- Presence of trauma
- Inability to bear weight
- Significant pain on boney structures
What is compartment syndrome and why is it a red flag?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Increased pressure in muscle compartments leading to potential loss of blood flow to nerves and muscles, indicating serious pathology.
What symptoms indicate DVT in the ankle and foot evaluation?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Use Well’s criteria to screen for DVT, looking for pain and swelling as key indicators.
Red Flag
Cellulitis, septic arthritis, or presence of wound/puncture suggest = ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Infection
What are the general considerations for red flags in foot and ankle therapy suitability ?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
Check for …. before proceeding with therapy
- Fractures
- Compartment syndrome
- DVT
- Infections
What are the Ottawa Ankle Rules for determining the need for an X-ray of the ankle?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
- Pain near malleoli
- Inability to bear weight immediately post-injury or in ER
What are the Ottawa Ankle Rules for determining the need for a foot X-ray?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
- Pain at dorsal medial and lateral aspects of the mid-foot
- Bone tenderness at the base of 5th metatarsal or navicular
- Inability to bear weight
What is the normal range for dorsiflexion in ankle evaluation?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
0-20 degrees
What is the normal range for plantarflexion in ankle evaluation?
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0-50 degrees
What is the normal range for inversion in ankle evaluation?
Ankle & Foot Evaluation
0-35 degrees