Clinical Aspects of the Lower Leg and Foot Flashcards
1
Q
what is a tarsal coalition
A
an abnormal connection that develops between two bones in the back of the foot.
2
Q
what are ht tarsal bones
A
calcaneus
cuboid
navicular
cuniform bones
3
Q
describe ankle arthritis
A
commonly post traumatic
mean age of diagnosis is 46
4
Q
what is the achilles tendon made of
A
gastrocnemius and soleus
thickert strongest tendonint he body
5
Q
how can you examine the achilles tendon
A
angle of dangle
lunge test
6
Q
what is the cavovarus foot
A
high arch
weakness of intrinsic muscles causing clawing of toes
7
Q
what are causes of cavovaurs foot
A
neurological
congenital-clubfoot
post-traumatic
8
Q
what are the clinical manifestations of cavovarus foot
A
clawing of toes
plantar flexion of metarsals
weakness of peroneus brevis-hindfoot
