Foot and ankle conditions Flashcards

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Ligament sprains - most common

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95% involve lateral ligaments

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Ligament sprains - with lateral sprains - the foot is ____ at time of injury

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PF and inverted

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Ligaments sprains - grading system - grade 1

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no loss of function, minimal tearing of anterior talofibular ligament

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Ligament sprains - grading system - grade 2

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some loss of function, partial disruption of anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligaments

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Ligament sprains - grading system - grade 3

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complete loss of function with complete tearing of anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments wiht partial tear of posterior talofibular ligement

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Fractures of foot and ankle - unimalleolar involves

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medial or lateral malleolus

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Fractures of foot and ankle - bimalleolar involves

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both medial and lateral malleoli

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Fractures of foot and ankle - trimalleolar involves

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both medial and alteral malleoli and posterior tubercle of distal tibia

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Fractures of foot and ankle - what types are most concern and have high complication rate

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Type 3 and 4 fractures (using salter harris classification)

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Fractures of foot and ankle - type three anatomical deformity salter harris

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portion of epiphysis

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Fractures of foot and ankle - type four anatomical deformity salter harris

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portion of the epiphysis and portion of the metaphysis

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Tarsal tunnel syndrome - is what

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entrapment of posterior tibial nerve or one of its branches within the tarsal tunnel

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tarsal tunnel syndrome - how does it happen

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over/excessive pronation, overuse problems resulting in tendonitis of long flexor and posterior tibialis tendon, and trauma may compromise space in tarsal tunnel

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14
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Flexor hallicus tendonopathy - commonly seen in who

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ballet performers

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15
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Pes cavus - deformity observes

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hollow foot
increased height of longitudinal arches
dropping of anterior arch 
metatarsal heads lower than hindfoot
PF and splaying of forefoot, and claw toes
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16
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Equinus - deformity observed

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PF foot

17
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Equinus - compensation secondary to limited DF includes

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subtalar or midtarsal pronation

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Hallux valgus - deformity observed

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medial deviation of head of first metatarsal from midline of body
metatarsal and base of proximal first phalanx move medially, while distal phalanx moves laterally

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Metatarsalgia - etiology - mechanical

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tight triceps surae and/or achilles, collapse of transverse arch, short first ray, pronation of forefoot

20
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Metatarsalgia - frequent complaint heard is

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Pain at first and second metatarsal heads after long periods of WB

21
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Charcot Marie Tooth disease - is what

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Peroneal mm atrophy affects motor and sensory nerves

22
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Charcot marie tooth disease - can begin in

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childhood or adulthood

23
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Charcot marie tooth disease - initially affects mm in

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lower leg and foot and then progresses to mm of hand and forearm

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Plantar fasciitis - s/s

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limited ROM of first MTP and talocrural joint
tight triceps surae
rigid cavus foot
acute injury from excessive loading of foot

25
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Plantar fasciitis results in

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microtears at attachment of plantar fascia

26
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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Rearfoot varus - etiology can be

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Abnormal mechanical aligment of tibia
Shortened rearfoot soft tissue
malunion of calcaneous

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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Rearfoot varus - deformity observed

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rigid inversion of calcaneus when subtalar joint is in neutral position

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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Rearfoot valgus - etiology

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abnormal mechanical aligment of knee (genu valgum) or tibial valgus

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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Rearfoot valgus - deformity observed

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eversion of calcaneus with subtalar neutral

30
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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Rearfoot valgus - due to increased

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mobility of the hindfoot

31
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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - fewer musculoskeletal probelms occur with which - rearfoot varus or valgus

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Fewer with valgus

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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Forefoot varus - etiology

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congenita abnormal deviation of head and neck of talus

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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Forefoot varus - defotmity observed

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inversion of forefoot with subtalar neutrl

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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Forefoot valgus - etiology

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congenital abnormality of development of head and neck of talus

35
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Forefoot/Rearfoot deformities - Forefoot valgus - deformity observed

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eversion of forefoot with subtalar neutral