Passmedicine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pain of spinal stenosis often relieved by?
A
Leaning forward, sitting down
2
Q
What is the abnormality in clubfoot (talipes equinovarus)?
A
Inverted and plantar flexed foot, which is not passively correctable
3
Q
How is clubfoot managed?
A
Ponseti method- manipulation and a series of casts, which usually corrects the deformity after around 10-12 weeks
4
Q
What is the most common characteristic of a common peroneal nerve lesion?
A
Foot drop
5
Q
What are the characteristic features of osteochondritis dissecans?
A
Pain after exercise, intermittent swelling and locking
