Lesser Digital Deformities Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Tailor’s bunion?
A
prominence of the 5th met head that may be directed dorsolaterally, laterally, or plantarly
2
Q
In a Tailor’s bunion, the 5th met assumes what position?
A
dorsiflexed, abducted, and everted position
plantar concavity becomes positioned laterally, making it appear curved
3
Q
What is a splayfoot deformity?
A
increased 1st-2nd IMA (>12 deg) and increased 4th-5th IMA (>8 deg)
4
Q
What is the name for the hyperkeratotic lesion overlying the PIPJ or distally in the digit lateral to the nail border in a Tailor’s bunion?
A
Lister’s corn
