Foot And Ankle Disorders Flashcards
What is hallus Valgus
Deformity at the first toe ( lateral deviation)
Causes of hallux valgus
Shoes
Hypermobility
Familial
Management of hallux Valgus
Conservatives : analgesics, orthotics
Operative
What are the classification of funny looking toes
Claw
Hammer
Mallet
Curly toe
What is Morton neuroma
Benign fibrotic thickening of a planar digital nerve due to irritation ( degenerative process rather neoplastic)
Features of Morton neuroma
Burning, tingling, numbness
Click on squeezing them
Treatment of Morton neuroma
Removal shoes, change foot wear ( not high heels)
What is pes planus
Flat feet :)
What is pes cavus
High arch
Most common cause of acquired flatfoot in adults
Tibialis posterior dysfunction
Risk factor for tibialis posterior dysfucntion
Obese, middle aged females Older Hypertension Diabetes Steroid injection
Treatment for tibialis posterior dysfunction
Physio RICE Insoles NO STEROID INJECTIONS SURGERY
Worse after exercise
Fullness or swelling plantarmedial aspect of the heel
Tender over plantar aspect of the heel
Plantar fasciitis
Causes of plantar fasciitis
Physical overload, diabetes, abnormal foot shape, seronegative diabetes
Treatment of plantar fasciitis
Nooooo operations
NSAIDs, night splints, taping, heel clips , physio
Self limiting