Foot Examination

Question 1

Outline the sequence of the foot exam?

Answer 1

Inspect

Walk

Stand on toes

Exam arches

Lie patient down

Inspect plantar surface

Palpate - all joints

Movement - assess ROM, pain

Sensation of foot

Special tests

• Tarsal tunnel test - tap the posterior tibial nerve
• Morton’s test - Compress the distal metatarsal heads
• Thompson’s test – squeeze calf, look for dorsiflexion

Question 2

What makes up the lateral ligament complex

Answer 2

ATFL

PTFL

Calconeo-fibular ligament

Question 3

How do you test the lateral ligament complex?

Answer 3

Anterior draw