Foot and Ankle Flashcards
What is the most reliable operation for a stage IV posterior tibial tendon deformity?
Tibiocalcaneal fusion
Which stage of posterior tibial tendon insufficiency is defined by a fixed/rigid pes planovalgus deformity?
Stage 3
_____ is the most characteristic organism to cause infection as a result of a nail through the sole of a shoe in a healthy host.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is the the optimal position for fusion of the tibiotalar joint?
neutral dorsiflexion, 5-10° of external rotation and 5° of hindfoot valgus
What is the most common surgical complication of resection of both the medial (tibial) and lateral (fibular) hallucal sesamoids on the same foot?
Toe cock-up deformity
What is the most common complication of Weil osteotomy?
Floating toe deformity
Which tendon transfer is recommended for reconstruction of a chronic Achilles tendon rupture >3cm?
Flexor hallicus longus
Which nerve is thought to be responsible for Baxter’s neuritis?
1st branch of the lateral plantar nerve
What is the first line of treatment for plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fascia-specific stretching program
If prescribing oral antibiotics for a patient with a recent foot puncture wound, which class of antibiotic should be prescribed?
a fluoroquinolone (only class of antibiotic that is available orally and is effective against Psuedomonas)
What is the most common complication associated with navicular stress fractures?
nonunion
What is the most common complication associated with navicular stress fractures?
Nonunion
What is the most common sarcoma found in the foot?
synovial sarcoma
What is the most likely long term complication after anatomic reduction of a talar neck fracture?
Tibiotalar and/or subtalar arthritis
What is the best treatment course for a patient with late-stage synovitis following a MTP silastic arthroplasty?
removal of implant and synovectomy