MSK Flashcards
Coxa vara
femoral neck shaft angled inward <125 degrees
Coxa valga
Femoral neck shaft angled outward >125 degrees
anteversion
Femoral TORSION >15 degrees
Retroversion
Femoral TORSION <15 degrees
internal tibial torsion
distal aspect of tibia rotated or twisted medially as compared to its proximal end
Genu varum
knees are lateral in relation to the ankle (RUN) bowlegged
Genu Valgum
knees come together or almost touch (GUM) knocked kneed)
Equinus
the toes is in a down position, dorsiflexion limitation of the ankle
Calcaneous
the heel down position, plantar flexion limiting of the ankle
Talipes equinovarus
ankle and foot are down and in CLUB FOOT
Pes cavus
high arched or supinated foot
Pes planus
low arched foot pronated FLAT FOOT
Valus heel
the rear foot is deviated toward the outside resulting in a ported heel
Hallux valgus
the first metatarsal has an abduction deformity BUNION
Patella Baja
Lower than normal placement of the patella