Foot Problems - Midfoot Flashcards

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Contains:

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Ganglia
Osteoarthritis
Plantar Fibromatosis

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What is a dorsal foot ganglia?

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A cyst arises from a joint or tendon sheath

may be idiopathic or related to arthritis or underlying tendon pathology

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What are the symptoms of a Ganglion cyst?

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Pain from shoe pressure +/- the underlying problem

+ a visible cyst

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How do we treat a dorsal foot ganglia?

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Non-operatively with aspiration or “family Bible” technique

Operatively with surgical excision

50% return

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What are the subtypes of midfoot arthritis?

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  • Osteo
  • Post-traumatic
  • Rheumatoid
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How do we treat midfoot arthritis?

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Activity modification
Shoewear modification
Orthotics

X-ray guided injection

Operative fusion of the joint

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Define Plantar Fibromatosis

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Progressive thickening of the feet’s fascia/connective tissue
Its usually asymptomatic unless very large or on a weight-bearing area

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How do you treat plantar fibromatosis?

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Non-operative use Shoewear modification and orthotics to avoid pressure

RT and/or Surgical excision

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