Foot and Ankle Anatomy Flashcards
when should haemochromatosis be considered in ankle arthritis?
If the patient is 50 years of age
What is the mean age of onset of hip and ankle arthritis ?
Hip - 51y/o
Ankle - 46y/o
Which tendon is the thickets and strongest in the body ?
Achilles tendon
Which muscles and tendons make up the Achilles tendon?
- Gastrocnemius
2. Soleus
What is the Silvferskoid test commonly used for?
Diagnosing Equinus (limited upward bending of the ankle joint)
What does the lunge test examine?
Ankle dorsiflexion
What is a Cavovarus foot?
Where the individual has a high arch and a turned in hindfoot
What are some causes of cavovarus foot ?
- Neurological
- Congenital i.e. clubfoot
- Post traumatic
What can a weakness of the peroneus brevis cause?
Hindfoot varus which leads to ankle instability
What can a weakness of the tibialis anterior cause ?
Equinus and altered gait
When there is an over-pull of the tibialis posterior this causes…
Adduction of the forefoot
What are the 5 key questions which are important when assessing a pt. with an ankle deformity?
- Is it progressive?
- Family history?
- Muscle pain or weakness?
- Elevated creatinine kinase?
Altered sensation?
