Clinical Anatomy of foot

Question 1

Morton’s Neuroma

Answer 1

Compression of the common plantar n. in the third interspace.

Question 2

What is Hammer Toe?

Answer 2

The proximal phalanx is hyperextended, the middle phalanx is plantarflexed and the distal phalanx is hyperextended.

Question 3

What is the cause of Hammer Toe?

Answer 3

Weakness of the lumbricals and the interossei.

Question 4

What is Claw Toes?

Answer 4

The hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joints and flexion of the distal interphalangeal joints.

Question 5

What is Flexible Pes Planus?

Answer 5

The foot is fat when on the ground otherwise it is curved

Question 6

What is Rigid Pes Planus?

Answer 6

The foot is flat when it is on the ground and when it is lifted.

Question 7

What is the cause of rigid pes planus?

Answer 7

Bone Deformity

Question 8

What is the cause of acquired pes planus?

Answer 8

Tibialis Posterior dysfunction.

Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament fails to support the head of the talus.

Question 9

Medial Ankle Sprain

Answer 9

Eversion of the foot

Deltoid ligament tore

Question 10

Lateral Ankle Sprain

Answer 10

Inversion of the foot

Ant. Talofibular and Calcaneofibular ligament tore

Question 11

Cause of Superficial Fibular Nerve Entrapment

Answer 11

Chronic Ankle Sprain

Question 12

Symptoms of Superficial Fibular Nerve entrapment

Answer 12

Pain in the lateral side of the leg and dorsum of the foot

Question 13

Causes of foot drop

Answer 13

The common fibular nerve is damaged

Question 14

Calcaneal Fracture

Answer 14

Due to hard fall onto the heel.

Question 15

What is the cause of fracture of the talar neck?

Answer 15

Due to extreme dorsiflexion

Question 16

Groin Pull

Answer 16

Tearing of the proximal attachment of the anteromedial thigh muscles.