TERMS

Question 1

what type of neuromuscular pes cavus is this?

upper motor neuron lesion

generally a lesion of the cerebellum or cerebrum
-IDd by hyper reflexia

common UMN disease-CVA, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s and huntingtons

Answer 1

UMNL

Question 2

what type of neuromuscular pes cavus is this?

lower motor neuron lesion

affects spinal cord or peripheral nerves IDd by hyporeflexia

common LMN diseases-Charcot Marie tooth, spinal cord damage, damage to the sciatic nerve

Answer 2

LMNL

Question 3

what type of neuromuscular pes cavus is this?

due to direct problems with the muscle or its function

Duchenne MD, beckers MD, facioscapulohumeral MD, Distal MD

Answer 3

muscular

Question 4

name this type of muscular disorder of the pes cavus?

spasm of intrinsic muscles of the foot leading to cavus foot deformity

not very common

Answer 4

intrinsic

Question 5

name this type of muscular disorder of the pes cavus?

overpowers the posterior compartment due to spasm of the anterior tibialis or secondary to weakness of gastroc soleus complex

Answer 5

anterior compartment

Question 6

name this type of muscular disorder of the pes cavus?

strong posterior group that causes a cavus foot deformity

Answer 6

posterior compartment

Question 7

name this type of muscular disorder of the pes cavus?

If the peroneus longus falls into spasm, STJ compensates by supinating

the PL doesn’t go into spasm secondary to neuromuscular disease

Answer 7

lateral compartment