Foot and ankle conditions Flashcards
Ligament sprains - most common
95% involve lateral ligaments
Ligament sprains - with lateral sprains - the foot is ____ at time of injury
PF and inverted
Ligaments sprains - grading system - grade 1
no loss of function, minimal tearing of anterior talofibular ligament
Ligament sprains - grading system - grade 2
some loss of function, partial disruption of anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligaments
Ligament sprains - grading system - grade 3
complete loss of function with complete tearing of anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments wiht partial tear of posterior talofibular ligement
Fractures of foot and ankle - unimalleolar involves
medial or lateral malleolus
Fractures of foot and ankle - bimalleolar involves
both medial and lateral malleoli
Fractures of foot and ankle - trimalleolar involves
both medial and alteral malleoli and posterior tubercle of distal tibia
Fractures of foot and ankle - what types are most concern and have high complication rate
Type 3 and 4 fractures (using salter harris classification)
Fractures of foot and ankle - type three anatomical deformity salter harris
portion of epiphysis
Fractures of foot and ankle - type four anatomical deformity salter harris
portion of the epiphysis and portion of the metaphysis
Tarsal tunnel syndrome - is what
entrapment of posterior tibial nerve or one of its branches within the tarsal tunnel
tarsal tunnel syndrome - how does it happen
over/excessive pronation, overuse problems resulting in tendonitis of long flexor and posterior tibialis tendon, and trauma may compromise space in tarsal tunnel
Flexor hallicus tendonopathy - commonly seen in who
ballet performers
Pes cavus - deformity observes
hollow foot increased height of longitudinal arches dropping of anterior arch metatarsal heads lower than hindfoot PF and splaying of forefoot, and claw toes