Exam 3 Flashcards
what is subtalar joint arthritis
degenerative condition of articular cartilage of STJ
treatment of subtalar joint arthritis
conservative and surgical for pain relief and swelling reduction
subtalar joint anatomy
posterior, middle and anterior facets of calcaneous and talus articulate
medial, posterior, and lateral talocalcaneal ligaments, cervical ligaments
calcaneofibular ligaments limits execessive inversion
deltoid ligament limits eversion
causes of subtalar joint arthritis
post traumatic: intraarticular fracture of calcaneus or talus fracture
direct injury to plantar surface of talus or AVN of talus
STJ dislocation
STJ arthritis
flatfoot deformity
posterior tibial tendon tendinitis
RA
symptoms of subtalar joint arthritis
pain in medial or lateral hind foot
swelling over sinus tarsi
morning stiffness
gets better with activity
worsens in damp, cold weather
worse with WB
limping
limited ROM
Tests for subtalar joint arthritis
Xrays: STJ narrowing, osteophytes, sclerosis, cysts
CT scan: alignment, arthritis
treatment for subtalar joint arthritis
conservative: NSAIDS, corticosteroids, icing, US, LLLT, estim, iontophoresis, footwear mods, activity mods, orthotics and bracing if deformity, surgery
what is a STJ osteochondral injury
injury to the articular surface of taller dome in the ankle joint
causes of STJ osteocondral injury (OLT)
single traumatic event or repeat micro-trauma
inversion sprain w/ DF or w/ PF
symptoms of STJ OLT
pain, swelling, catching, stiffness, instability
STJ OLT classifications
stage 1: fracture
stage 2: partial detachment of osteochondral fragment
stage 3: completely detached fragment without displacement
stage 4: detached and displaced fragment
stage 5: subcentral cyst
testing for STJ OLT
xray of weight bearing
MRI
treatment of STJ OLT
immobilization
NWB 6 weeks –> progressive WB
icing
US
joint/ soft tissue mobilization
BAPS board
surgery to restore surface anatomy of talar dome
what is STJ tarsal coalitions
abnormal connection of 2+ bones in the foot
commonly occurs between calcaneus and navicular or between talus and calcaneus
symptoms of STJ tarsal coalitions
decreased motion in foot joints
stiffness
pain
rigid flat foot
recurrent ankle sprains
limp
tired legs
muscle spasms
causes of STJ tarsal coalitions
occurs during fetal development usually
infection
arthritis
previous injury to area
testing fot STJ tarsal coalitions
xrays
CT scan (gold standard)
MRI
treatment of STJ tarsal coalitions
only if causing symptoms
NSAIDS
massage
ROM exercises
US
steroid injections
orthotics
immobilization
resection surgery
fusion surgery
tarsal tunnel syndrome compartments
3 with muscles routed from leg to foot
1 with tibial nerve and posterior tibial artery surrounded by muscles
symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrom
pain in proximal medial arch
parathesias
worse during day
burning and tingling
symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome
pain in proximal medial arch
parathesias
worse during day
burning and tingling
tests and signs for tarsal tunnel syndrome
NCV: posterior tibial nerve latency
tinel sign: sharp tap on posterior medial malleolus
pedal plantar sensation
longitudinal arch swelling
pes planus
weakness in posterior tibialis
tests and signs for tarsal tunnel syndrome
NCV: posterior tibial nerve latency
tinel sign: sharp tap on posterior medial malleolus
pedal plantar sensation
longitudinal arch swelling
pes planus
weakness in posterior tibialis
treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome
icing
massage
taping
US
orthotics
wider shoes
NSAIDs
steroid injections
surgery
orthotics
use of orthotics for tarsal tunnel syndrome
corrects excessive pronation to reduce pressure
Lis-Franc injury mechanisms
type 1: direct force to dorsal of foot, most common, forced hyper plantar flexion with medial/lateral component, MVA, crush injury, fall from high level
type 2: indirect, low energy fall, sports related, twist of fall, twist of PF, forced ER of foot
evaluation of Lis-Franc
pain with palpation/ WB, swelling in mid region, widening of mid foot, bump on top of mid foot
piano-key test
mid foot squeeze
single limp heel rise
hard castle classification for Lis-Franc
type A: injuries with an incongruity of whole joint
Type B: injuries where a partial segment in displaced
Type C: first metatarsal is displaced medially and other 4 are displaced laterally
Myserson classification for Lis-Franc
type A (total incongruity)
type B (partial incongruity)
type C (divergent)
Nunley and Vertullo classification for Lis-Franc
stage 1: no diaphysis
stage 2: 2-5mm diaphysis, no arch height loss
stage 3: 2-5mm diaphysis, arch height loss
fleck sign
small bony fragment in Lisfranc space
associated with avulsion lisfranc ligament
fleck sign
small bony fragment in Lisfranc space
associated with avulsion lisfranc ligament