Common Rearfoot pathology and surgery

Question 1

Name 3 systemic causes of heel pain.

Answer 1

RA
Seronegative arthropathy- Ex. Reiter’s, Ank Spon
Gout

Question 2

Name 3 mechanical foot types associated with Haglund’s deformity.

Answer 2

compensated RF varus
compensated FF valgus
rigid plantarflexed 1st ray

Question 3

what is the normal value for the Fowler and Philip angle?

Answer 3

44-69 deg

Question 4

what are the borders of Kager’s triangle?

Answer 4

superior calcaneal surface
Achilles tendon
FHL