Foot and Ankle Flashcards
who is more affected by forefoot problems?
women (heels)
who needs special attention to foot exam?
diabetes
PVD
neuropathy
what does bilateral foot pain indicate?
spinal etiology
what should you do when evaluating foot pain?
look at their shoes
what should pt be doing when evaluating ankle and foot?
in weight bearing
what is pes cavus?
high arch
what is accessory navicular?
extra bone
what is pes planus?
flat feet
what is common with pes planus ppl?
lateral ankle pain
posterior tibial tendonitis
what is the too many toes sign?
looking at pt from behind shows too many toes (indicates flat feet)
which is the MCC sprained ligament of the ankle?
anterior talofibular ligament
where is the morton’s neuroma?
between 3rd and 4th metatarsal space
what is thompson’s test?
evaluates achilles
squeeze calf muscle and foot should plantarflex
what is the squeeze test/
squeeze tibia/fibula together in mid calf
pain indicates high ankle sprain or syndesmosis sprain
