Podiatric Conditions Revision

Question 1

Define Rearfoot varus

Answer 1

Inversion of the Rearfoot

Question 2

Define Rearfoot Valgus

Answer 2

Eversion of the Rearfoot

- very rare

Question 3

Define forefoot varus

Answer 3

Inversion of the forefoot

Question 4

Define forefoot Valgus

Answer 4

Eversion of the forefoot

Question 5

What is the importance of the mid-tarsal joints?

Answer 5

Calcaneo-cuboid & talar- navicular joints
ACTION = to lock and unlock the foot
IMPORTANCE = shock absorption lever

Question 6

What is a cavoid foot?

Answer 6

A high arch, high in-step, rigid foot
Can cause:
- tight calves and hamstrings
- hammer toes

How can you rehabilitate:
- cushioned shoes and orthotics

Question 7

What is forefoot equinus?

Answer 7

The forefoot is pointed

With more anterior tilt

Question 8

What is Mortons Neuroma?

Answer 8

• a painful lump between 3rd and 4th metatarsal
• tingling, pinching, pins and needles
• squeeze test
• worse with shoes
• can be red and swollen
• treatment = cortisone injections

Question 9

What are getting symptoms of Plantar Fascitis?

Answer 9

Morning pain - cold, warms up in the shower
Rising from non- weight bearing to weight bearing
Rest relieves pain but increases stiffness
Calf stretches

Question 10

What are the possible differential diagnoses of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 10

Heel bursa
Stress fracture
Heel contusion

Question 11

What can cause plantar fasciitis?

Answer 11

Change in activity level
Weight gain
Flip flops
Weak glutes and tight calves

Question 12

How can you treat plantar fasciitis?

Answer 12

Calf stretches
Massage and soft tissue release
Night splinting
ESWT
cortisone injections

Question 13

What to look for when assessing the feet?

Answer 13

• physical shape of the foot
• forefoot positions
• skin lesions (blisters and calluses)
• bony lesions (os naviculare and talus)
• structural deformities (bunions)
• anatomical abnormalities (true Mortons foot)
• variances in gait
• footwear