Foot And Ankle Disorders Flashcards

1
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What is hallus Valgus

A

Deformity at the first toe ( lateral deviation)

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2
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Causes of hallux valgus

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Shoes
Hypermobility
Familial

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Management of hallux Valgus

A

Conservatives : analgesics, orthotics

Operative

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4
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What are the classification of funny looking toes

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Claw
Hammer
Mallet
Curly toe

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5
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What is Morton neuroma

A

Benign fibrotic thickening of a planar digital nerve due to irritation ( degenerative process rather neoplastic)

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Features of Morton neuroma

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Burning, tingling, numbness

Click on squeezing them

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7
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Treatment of Morton neuroma

A

Removal shoes, change foot wear ( not high heels)

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8
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What is pes planus

A

Flat feet :)

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9
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What is pes cavus

A

High arch

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10
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Most common cause of acquired flatfoot in adults

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Tibialis posterior dysfunction

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11
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Risk factor for tibialis posterior dysfucntion

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Obese, middle aged females 
Older
Hypertension 
Diabetes
Steroid injection
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12
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Treatment for tibialis posterior dysfunction

A
Physio 
RICE
Insoles 
NO STEROID INJECTIONS 
SURGERY
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13
Q

Worse after exercise
Fullness or swelling plantarmedial aspect of the heel
Tender over plantar aspect of the heel

A

Plantar fasciitis

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14
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Causes of plantar fasciitis

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Physical overload, diabetes, abnormal foot shape, seronegative diabetes

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15
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Treatment of plantar fasciitis

A

Nooooo operations
NSAIDs, night splints, taping, heel clips , physio
Self limiting

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16
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Causes of Achilles tendonopathy

A

Over training

Drugs ( ciprofloxacin)

17
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Features of Achilles tendonopathy

A

Pain, morning stiffness, eases with walking

18
Q

Management of Achilles tendonopathy

A

NO STEROID INJECTION

NSAIDs, activity changes, physio

19
Q

Hit in back of legs

A

Achilles’ tendon rupture

20
Q

Management of Achilles’ tendon rupture

A

Usually non operative

21
Q

What is hallux rigidus

A

Painful 1st MTP joint

22
Q

Treatment of hallux rigidus

A

Weight loss, foot wear Advice, NSAIDs

Gold standard: fusion, replacement