PTT Flashcards
1
Q
where is the most common area of rupture of PTT
A
mesotendon, hypovaular zone
2
Q
common causes of PT dysfxn? characteristics of typical PTT pt?
A
degenerative, usually due to biomechanical abnoramlity:
obesity, equinus, calcaeal valgus, pes planus
abnormal insertion: accessory navicular
typical degenerative PTT dysfxn pt: >40, female, obese
3
Q
to test posterior tibial muscle strength, what position should foot be in?
A
plantarflexed and invert foot
checking for weakness and pain
4
Q
Silferskiold test
A
test for equinus
5
Q
what do you look for in AP of foot in PTT
A
TC angle (kites): 17-21 deg cuboid abduction angle: <20 %
6
Q
lateral foot/ankle
A
calcaneal inclination: 18-21 deg
talar declination angle: normal 34 deg
