Foot and Ankle Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most reliable operation for a stage IV posterior tibial tendon deformity?

A

Tibiocalcaneal fusion

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2
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Which stage of posterior tibial tendon insufficiency is defined by a fixed/rigid pes planovalgus deformity?

A

Stage 3

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3
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_____ is the most characteristic organism to cause infection as a result of a nail through the sole of a shoe in a healthy host.

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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4
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What is the the optimal position for fusion of the tibiotalar joint?

A

neutral dorsiflexion, 5-10° of external rotation and 5° of hindfoot valgus

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5
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What is the most common surgical complication of resection of both the medial (tibial) and lateral (fibular) hallucal sesamoids on the same foot?

A

Toe cock-up deformity

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6
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What is the most common complication of Weil osteotomy?

A

Floating toe deformity

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7
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Which tendon transfer is recommended for reconstruction of a chronic Achilles tendon rupture >3cm?

A

Flexor hallicus longus

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Which nerve is thought to be responsible for Baxter’s neuritis?

A

1st branch of the lateral plantar nerve

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9
Q

What is the first line of treatment for plantar fasciitis?

A

Plantar fascia-specific stretching program

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10
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If prescribing oral antibiotics for a patient with a recent foot puncture wound, which class of antibiotic should be prescribed?

A

a fluoroquinolone (only class of antibiotic that is available orally and is effective against Psuedomonas)

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11
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What is the most common complication associated with navicular stress fractures?

A

nonunion

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12
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What is the most common complication associated with navicular stress fractures?

A

Nonunion

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13
Q

What is the most common sarcoma found in the foot?

A

synovial sarcoma

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14
Q

What is the most likely long term complication after anatomic reduction of a talar neck fracture?

A

Tibiotalar and/or subtalar arthritis

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15
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What is the best treatment course for a patient with late-stage synovitis following a MTP silastic arthroplasty?

A

removal of implant and synovectomy

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16
Q

The use of which portal during ankle arthroscopy, puts the superficial peroneal nerve at risk the most?

A

anterolateral portal