Foot and Ankle Flashcards
What is hallux valgus
a deformity of the greater toe due to medial deviation of the 1st metatarsal head and lateral deviation of the toe itself
which gender is hallux valgus more common in
women
What is hallux rigidus
OA of the first MTPJ joint
What is the name for the procedure to remove osteophytes
cheilectomy
What is the gold standard surgical treatment of hallux rigidus
arthrodesis
What is Morton’s neuroma
inflamed and swollen plantar interdigital nerves
What has been thought to cuase mortons neuroma
heel wearing
What is the treatment of a stress fracture in the foot
6-12 weeks rest in a rigid soled boot
What can be a cause for tendonitis of the Achilles tendon
repetive strain leads to peritendonitis
degenerative process with microtears
What is tendon rupture usually due to
degenerative changes in older people
What are the symptoms of an Achilles rupture and when do they usually occur
sharp sudden pain in back of the legs
usually during a resisted calf muscle contraction eg lunging
What are the clinical signs of Achilles tendon rupture
weakness of plantar flexion
palpable gap in the tendon
no plantarflexion on calf contraction (Simmonds test)
Who is more likely to have flat feet
patients with generalized ligamentous laxity
What are flat footed people at a higher risk of
tibialis posterior tendonitis
What may acquired flat feet be due to
tibialis posterior tendon stretch or rupture
rheumatoid arthritis
diabetes with charcot foot
