foot and ankle Flashcards
what muscles make up the lateral compartment and what nerve innervates them?
fibulas longus and brevis, superficial fibular nerve
what muscles make up the deep posterior compartment and what nerve innervates them?
tib posterior, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum, tibial nerve
what muscles make up the anterior compartment and what nerve innervates them?
tib anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, fibula’s Tertius, deep fibular nerve
what muscles are a part of the superficial posterior compartment and what nerve innervates them?
gastroc, soleus, plantaris, tibial nerve
a surgical release of the plantar fascia will likely lead to failure of which ligament?
spring ligament
do passive or active structures support the medial longitudinal arch?
both! Research supports that both contribute but to what degree and when is still not established.
if someone is weak in ankle plantar flexors how will they usually compensate during walking?
You will notice an increased hip pull with increased activity of the hip flexors
is pes cavus flat foot or high arch?
high arch
is pes planus flat foot or high arch?
flat foot
how big of a difference on the navicular drop test is considered abnormal?
greater than 10mm
what does decreased heel height possibly mean during heel raise?
decreased ability to lift weight, decreased length of plantar flexors, mid foot instability
what angle is considered hallux limitus?
less than 40 degrees of DF of 1st met
what are you assessing the integrity of with the anterior drawer test on the ankle?
ATFL
how do you perform the cotton test? What does it test for?
hold tibia, move talus medially and laterally. Tests for syndesmotic instability
what does the arc sign test for? How do you perform it?
test for achilles tendinopathy. Lay on stomach, look for bulge in tendon, DF and PF, if the bulge moves it is positive
what does a Bohlers angle of less than 20 degrees on radiographs indicate?
a broken calcaneous
what factors in women predispose them to hallux values?
low BMI, wearing high heels
what factors in men predispose them to hallux values?
higher BMI, hx of pes planus
what does current evidence support in relation to hallux valgus and conservative care?
the valgus will get worse unless corrected by surgery
what are two treatment options for hammer toes?
larger toe box in the shoes, taping of the MTP joint into flexion
what are the basic principles of high ankle sprains?
avoid DF, progress slowly
what are the Bernese Ankle Rules?
one of the following has to be positive - indirect fibular stress (10cm proximal), direct medial malleolar pressure, compression of mid and forefoot
what ligament is at risk of not healing properly after a lateral ankle sprain?
ATFL