Surgery of the Foot and Ankle

Question 1

What is the Achilles Tendon

Answer 1

• Where the gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris muscle unite to form this band
• attaches to calcaneal tuberosity
• plantarflexes of the foot

Question 2

Triad of signs for Tibialis posterior insufficiency

Answer 2

Valgus hindfoot
Aquired flatfoot
Forefoot abduction

Complaints
post-malleolar pain 
arch pain + aching 
progressive flat foot 
forefoot problems: