MSK- Foot complex

Question 1

The 3 foot deformities

Answer 1

clubfoot
pes cavus
pes planus

Question 2

The 5 toe deformities

Answer 2

hallux rigidus
hallux valgus
claw toe
hammer toe
mallet toe

Question 3

Conditions of the foots

Answer 3

plantar fasciitis: overuse of fascia resulting in pain at calcaneal

Morton’s neuroma: thickening of fibrous tissue causing nerve entrapment, usually 3rd and 4th toe

turf toe: sprain of 1st MTP due to hyperextesion and compression

Question 4

Plantar fasciitis- interventions

Answer 4

activity modification
soft tissue mobilization (plantar fascia, calf)
stretching (plantar fascia, calf)
strengthening (intrinsic foot muscles)
taping
orthotics
night splints/ Strassburg sock
cyrotherapy
Iontophoresis
Shockwave therapy

medical management- corticosteroid injections, NSAIDs, plantar fasciotomy

Question 5

Plantar facciitis DDX

Answer 5

fat pad contusion
calcaneanl stress fracture
lateral plantar nerve entrapment

Question 6

Morton’s Neuroma- interventions

Answer 6

activity modification
footwear changes
orthotics
cryotherapy
plantar metatarsal padding
strengthening (intrinsic foot muscles)

medical management- corticosteroid injections, surgical excision of nerve

Question 7

Turf Toe- interventions

Answer 7

activity modification
cryotherapy
taping
stiff-soled shoes

medical management- NSAIDs