Foot Problems Flashcards
What are the most common problems of the foot and ankle?
Hallux valgus (Bunions)
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles Tendinosis
Morton’s neuroma
What is the aetiology fo hallux valgus?
Genetic
Footwear problems
Mostly occurs in females
What are the symptoms of hallux valgus?
Pressure symptoms from shoe wear
Pain from crossing over of toes
Metatarsalgia
What is hallux valgus?
Lateral angulation of the great toe
How is hallux valgus managed non-operatively?
Footwear modification
Analgesia
Activity modification
What is Morton’s neuroma?
Mechanically induced degenerative neuropathy resulting in swelling and severe pain and numbness
Which group of patients are associated with mortons neuroma?
Females 40-60 years old
High healed shoes
What are the symptoms of mortons neuroma?
3rd and 2n webspace affected
Burning pain in toes
Intermittent
Altered sensation
How can mortons neuroma be diagnosed?
Mulders click
USS
How is Mortons neuroma managed?
Injections
Surgery
What is achilles tendinosis?
Degenerative/overuse condition
What is the aetiology of achilles paratendinopathy?
- Athletes
- 30-40
- Male:female 2:1
What is the aetiology of achilles tendinopathy?
Non-athletes
> 40
obesity
steroids
diabetes
What are the symptoms of achilles tendinopathy?
Pain during exercise
Pain following exercise
Difficulty fitting shoes
Rupture
How is achilles tendon rupture tested for?
Simmonds test - gently squeeze the calf, if foot does not move then achilles tendon is ruptured