Misc Flashcards
1
Q
what is a navicular bone fracture?
A
stress fracture which affects athletes esp those in sports involving sprinting and jumping
2
Q
when do dislocations of the peroneal tendon occur?
A
in athletes with repeated ankle sprains as this causes friction and inflammation of the tendon
3
Q
what is a stress metatarsal fracture also known as?
A
march fracture
most common in soldiers, hikers, hospital drs (long periods of standing/walking)
4
Q
what does posterior ankle impingement pain look like?
A
pain on forced plantarflexion when jumping or kicking
common in gymnasts, ballet dancers, footballers
