CENTRAL METATARSAL PATHOLOGY Flashcards

1
Q

main cause of metatarsalgia?

A

local disease
altered biomechanics
systemic disease

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2
Q

aid in propulsion
stabilize forefoot
balance

A

purpose of lesser digits

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3
Q

collateral ligaments are _____?

A

static stabilizer

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4
Q

most common dislocation in the forefoot due to biomechanics imabalance?

A

2nd MTP instability

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5
Q

in the clinical exam, the patient complains of pain and swelling under the lesser MTP as well as proximal phalanx, what test would you perform?

A

Blachman test (anterior drawer test)

***elicits pain

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6
Q

what contributes to 2nd MTP stability?

A

collateral ligaments, plantar plate and extensor hood

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7
Q

what procedure can we use for metatarsalgia?

A

weil osteotomy

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