Hip and Ankle/Foot Flashcards

1
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Causes of AVN

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Trauma
EtOH
Steroid use
RA
Sickle cell
"Bends"
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2
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HPI of AVN

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Progressive groin pain
Achy or throbbing
Decreased ROM due to pain

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PE of AVN

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Pain c ROM of hip
Dec ROM
Antalgic gait

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4
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What will X-ray show in AVN?

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First X-rays may be nl

First X-ray change will be crescent sign

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5
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What imaging needs to be done to diagnose AVN?

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MRI

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6
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Tx for AVN

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Protected WB
Discontinue EtOH/steroids
Bone grafting
Fibular grafting
Replacement
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7
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How does AVN present in children?

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Leg-Calve-Perthes dz
-Idiopathic osteonecrosis in children
History of limping that worse with activities, groin/hip pain
Dec ROM of hip

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8
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Characteristics of hip dislocation

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90% posterior
High energy trauma
Other associated injuries

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9
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Hx/PE components of a hip dislocation

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Unable to move/WB
Shortened, internally rotated, and flexed
N/V exam

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10
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Tx of hip dislocation

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CR vs open

ALWAYS get post-reduction films

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11
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What are the types of hip fxs?

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Intrascapular (femoral neck) fx
Intertrochanteric fx
Subtrochanteric fx

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12
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RFs of hip fxs

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Age
Female
Smoking
Diet
Medications
Neuropathies
EtOH
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13
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Components of hip fxs

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Fall/trauma cause
Inability to WB
Groin pain
Leg is shortened and externally rotated
Unable to straight leg raise
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14
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Hx components of OA

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Gradual onset
Groin pain
May refer to knee
Worse with activity
Limp/stiffness
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15
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PE components of OA

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Decreased ROM of hip (internal rotation)
Antalgic gait
Weakness in hip muscles

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16
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X-ray findings in OA

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Joint space narrowing
Subchondral cysts
Sclerosis
Bone spurs

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17
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Tx for OA

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Tylenol 
NSAIDs
Activity modification
Assistance devices
Low-impact exercise
Strengthening 
Injections (intra-articular)
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18
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Hx components of trochanteric bursitis

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Inflammation of bursa
Lateral hip pain
Night pain
Unable to lie on side
Pain with activity
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19
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PE components of trochanteric bursitis

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Pain over greater trochanter
Tight IT band
Rest of exam is usually nl

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20
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Tx for trochanteric bursitis

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NSAIDs
Injection
PT
Modifications (i.e., sleep with pillow btwn legs)

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21
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What is nl ROM for the ankle joint?

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15 degrees dorsiflexion

55 degrees plantarflexion

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22
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Slap gait

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Weakness of foot/ankle dorsiflexors

Hear slap during walk

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23
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Drop foot gait

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Anterior tibial weakness or peroneal nerve palsy (sciatic)

Difficulty clearing toes

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24
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Trendelenburg gait

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Weakness of hip abductors (superior gluteal n.)

If bilateral- waddling

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25
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Where does the posterior tibial tendon run?

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Behind medial malleolus

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26
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What does posterior tibial tendon dysfunction look like?

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Ankle suppination

Too many toes

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27
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Pes cavus

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High arch

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28
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Pes planus

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Low arch

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29
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Claw toe

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Hyperextension of MTP joint and flexion of IPs

Causes: DM, RA

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30
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Hammer toe

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PIP flexed, DIP extended

Caused by improper shoes

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31
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Mallet toe

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PIP extended, DIP flexed

Caused by improper shoes

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32
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Tx for toe deformities

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Splints
Good shoes
Stretching
Surgery

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33
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Hallux valgus

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Bunion
Lateral deviation of great toe at MTP joint
F > M (high-heeled tight shoes: higher risk)
Severity based on degree

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34
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How to determine severity of hallux valgus

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Take the angle of the first and second metatarsals

35
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PE of hallux valgus

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Pain
Callus
Shoe wearing

36
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Tx of hallux valgus

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Changing shoe wear (pad shoes, wider shoes) OR

Refer for surgery

37
Q

Nl metatarsal angle

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0-8

38
Q

Small severity: metatarsal angle

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9-12

39
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Moderate severity: metatarsal angle

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13-15

40
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Large severity: metatarsal angle

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16-18

41
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Severe severity: metatarsal angle

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18+

42
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Components of hallux rigidus

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Arthosis of 1st MTP joint
Seen in 30 onward
Pain c WB and sports

43
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Tx for hallux rigidus

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NSAIDs
Stiff shoes
Surgery

44
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Grade 0 diabetic foot ulcers

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Intact skin but foot at risk

Pt education, foot wear

45
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Grade 1 diabetic foot ulcers

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Superficial ulceration, not infected

External pressure relief: TCC, prefabricated pneumatic braces, walking brace

46
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Grade 2 diabetic foot ulcers

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Deep ulceration with exposed tendons, joints (superficial infection)
Surgical debridement and wound care

47
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Grade 3 diabetic foot ulcers

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Deep ulceration with exposed bone with deep infection

Surgical debridement, abx, wound care

48
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Grade 4 diabetic foot ulcers

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Partial gangrene

Vascular evaluation, amputation

49
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Grade 5 diabetic foot ulcers

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Complete gangrene

Amputation

50
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Causes of Charcot foot

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Uncontrolled DM

51
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Pathology of Charcot foot

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DM leads to neuropathy and poor circulation leads to changes in bone and unfelt micro trauma leads to deformed foot (no arch)

52
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Eichenholtz stage 1

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Development- fragmentation

53
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Eichenholtz stage 1- clinical

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Erythema
Warmth
Swelling

54
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Eichenholtz stage 1- radiography

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Bony debris
Fragmentation
Subluxation
Dislocation

55
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Eichenholtz stage 2

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Coalescence

56
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Eichenholtz stage 2- clinical

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Decreased erythema
Warmth
Swelling

57
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Eichenholtz stage 2- radiography

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Absorption debris
New bone
Coalescence/sclerosis

58
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Eichenholtz stage 3

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Consolidation

59
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Eichenholtz stage 3- clinical

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Resolution of edema

Residual deformity

60
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Eichenholtz stage 3- radiography

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Remodeling, rounding of bone

Decreased sclerosis

61
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Components of plantar fasciitis

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Heel pain MC
Stretching plantar fascia c dorsiflexion (increasing pain)
Worst first thing in AM
Insidious
Worse with walking, better with rest
62
Q

Tx for plantar fasciitis

A
Take 6-12 months to resolve
NSAIDs 
PT/stretching (+ Achilles)
Night splint
Heel pad
Cast
Injection (don't inject fat pad- will cause atrophy)
Surgery (rare)
63
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Components of Achilles tendonitis

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Pain in posterior heel
Connects calf to heel bone
Largest tendon in body
Inflammation of tendon
Insertion or non-insertional
Worse at first step 
Worse with activities/tight calf muscles
64
Q

How does one r/o Achilles tendon rupture?

A

Thompson test
Calf squeeze leads to movement- nl
No movement leads to a positive Thompson test

65
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Tx for Achilles tendonitis

A
NSAIDs
PT
Stretching
Activity modification
Surgery
66
Q

Components of Morton’s neuroma

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Plantar interdigital neuroma
Fibrosis of common digital nerve
Secondary to nerve irritation
MC btwn 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads (3rd web space)
F>M
67
Q

Hx and physical of Morton’s neuroma

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Plantar pain in forefoot between metatarsals
Pos squeeze test
Numbness/burning of toes
"Walking on a marble"
Aggravated by tight shoes/heels
68
Q

Tx for Morton’s neuroma

A

Shoe modification
Metatarsal pads
Injection
Surgical excision

69
Q

Components of tarsal tunnel syndrome

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Pain
Paresthesia/sensation
Pos Tinels
EMG/MRI

70
Q

Tx for tarsal tunnel syndrome

A

NSAIDs
Injections/aspiriaton
Immobilization
Surgery

71
Q

What is the most common ligament that is sprained in the ankle?

A

ATFL

72
Q

Hx components of ankle sprain

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Lateral > medial
Inversion type injury
"Pop"
Swelling
Pain
Difficulty WB
73
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PE components of ankle sprain

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Tenderness over ligaments
Anterior drawer of ankle test
Squeeze test

74
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Squeeze test for ankle sprain

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Used to determine it’s not a high ankle sprain

Squeeze 1/2way up calf

75
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How do you determine whether it’s an ankle sprain or an ankle tear?

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Test the anterior drawer of the ankle for ATF

76
Q

What are the Ottawa ankle rules for ankle sprains?

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Pain over malleolus AND
Inability to bear weight
Pain at base of 5th
Tenderness at navicular

77
Q

Grade I ankle sprain

A

Mild stretching of a ligament with microscopic tears
No joint instability
Can WB with mild pain

78
Q

Grade II ankle sprain

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Incomplete tear of a ligament
Mild joint instability
WB is painful

79
Q

Grade III ankle sprain

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Complete tear of a ligament
Unstable
Unable to WB unassisted
Might need surgery

80
Q

Components of Lis Franc fracture

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Fracture/dislocation of midfoot
Easily missed!
Swelling/pain in midfoot
Pain with midfoot rotation

81
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In a Lis Franc fracture, what will you see on X-ray?

A

Bigger space btwn the metatarsals affected

82
Q

Components of a Jones fx

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Occurs at base of 5th metatarsal
Zone 2 fx
High incidence of malunion or nonunion
Blood supply is distal
Pain c palpation
83
Q

Tx for Jones fx

A

Immobilize
Non-WB for 6 wks
Surgical intervention