Lower extremity Flashcards
Thompson or Simmonds test
-Achilles tendon rupture.
Patellar ballottement
-Fluid accumulation between
Anterior drawer sign
-ACL tear
Posterior drawer sign
-PCL tear
True/apparent leg length
- True length, ant. sup. iliac crest to medial malleolus
- Apparent length: Umbilicus to malleolus.
Barlow test
-Hip dislocation or subluxation
Ortolani test
-Hip dislocation or subluxation
Apprehension test
-Patellar dislocation or subluxation
McMurray
-Medial meniscus tear
Apley distraction test
Ligamentous injury
Apley grinding test
Torn meniscus
Patellofemoral grinding test
Rough articulating surfaces of the patella and femur.
Genu varum
Outward bowing of knees
Hammer toe
Contracture of toe
Genu velgum
Knock knees
Ped planus
Flat feet (no arch)
Genu recurvatum
Knee bends backwards
Hallux valgus
Big toe points laterally
Claw toe
Toe contracted at PIP and DIP
Pes Cavus
High arch