Foot/Ankle Mechanics Flashcards
What part of the foot is this?
Hindfoot
What part of the foot is this?
Midfoot
What part of the foot is this?
Forefoot
What condition is important differentiate from tibialis posterior tendinitis?
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Due to the amount of articular cartilage in the talus what condition is common in it?
Osteochondritis dissecans
What are of the foot should be palpated to check for anterior talofibular ligament problems?
Sinus tarsus
What kind of fracture can be confused with an ankle sprain?
A Lisfrank fracture.
Tenderness to the medial tuberosity of the foot may indicate what?
Tibialis posterior involvement.
What are these?
These are rays
What are the most common fractures of the 5th metatarsal?
Jones and avulsion (peroneus brevis attachment at the base)
What are the 3 collateral ligaments of the ankle?
Anterior talofibuilar ligaments
Posterior talofibular ligament
Calcaneofibular ligament
If a patient exhibits hallux valgus, what might be the calcaneus position in non-whight bearing?
Abduction, dorsiflexion and eversion.
Which joint receives the Chopart joint?
Talo-navicular joint
Which ligament is called the spring ligament?
Plantar calcaneonavicular ligament
Which ligament should you worry about in people with plantar fasciitis?
The spring ligament