Diagnoses Flashcards
Achilles Tendonitis
Overuse of the achilles tendon causing pain, inflammation, and swelling.
Osteoarthritis
Degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone
Ankle Fracture
Fracture of one of the bones in the ankle
Avulsion fracture
when a small chunk of bone attached to a tendon or ligament gets pulled away from the main part of the bone
Bunion
Bony mass that typically forms at the base of the big toe
Hammertoe
Deformity of the toe in which the toe is bent at the middle joint
Ankle instability
Instability of the ankle joint
Metatarsalgia
Overuse injury with pain at the ball of the foot
Neuroma
Also referred to as a “pinched nerve”
Osteochondral Defect
Focal area of damage to the cartilage and bone of an area
Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of the plantar fascia resulting in pain
Ankle Sprain
Rolling or twisting the ankle, possibly tearing the ankle ligaments
Rotator Cuff Tear
Tear of the rotator cuff
Biceps Tendonitis
Inflammation of the biceps tendon and resulting pain
ACL tear
Tear of the ACL ligament