Foot pathologies

Question 1

Describe ligament injuries

Answer 1

an actute lateral ankle sprain when ligaments stretched beyond their functional capacity

Question 2

diagnosis of ligament injuries

Answer 2

CLINICAL
-limping / pain/ swelling/ bruising
- positive anterior drawer test + inversion stress test
- TOP at ATFL + CFL

RADIOLOGICAL
considered based on ottawa ankle rules findings

Question 3

Describe plantar Fasciopathy

Answer 3

overuse injury characterised by heel pain + loss of function

Question 4

diagnosis of plantar fasciopathy

Answer 4

CLINICAL
- TOP often at the anteromedial aspect of the heel
- pain worst in the morning + eases with exercise in early stages
- pain worsens w prolonged standing
- windlass test may provoke pain

RADIOLOGICAL
MRI may be used if stress fracture suspected