TREATMENT Flashcards
what are the treatment options?
conservative
surgical
what are the conservative options?
functional foot orthotic devices
accommodative foot orthotic device
what are the surgical treatment options?
fusions
osteotomies
tendon transfer
arthroesis procedures
name this conservative treatment:
designed to control STJ around the neutral position and th forefoot around the locking position of the MTJ just prior to the end of midstance; patient must be propulsive
functional foot orthotic device
name this conservative treatment:
designed to distribute force evenly across plantar aspect of the foot; patients have an apropulsive gait
accommodative foot orthotic device
name this surgical option:
osseous fusion to eliminate all motion at a joint
fusions
name this surgical option:
reposition calcaneus to improve function and eliminate abnormal STJ pronation
osteotomies
name this surgical option:
move tendons from their existing insertion to a new insertion that will resist pronation; may incorporate fusion procedure
tendon transfer
use additional material to promote STJ supination and resist pronation; implants used
arthroesis procedure
what are the types of fusions?
Triple arthrodesis STJ fusion Lapidus Hoke Calcaneocuboid distraction arthrodesis
what are the types of osteotomies?
evans calcaneal osteotomy cotton baker hill selakovich gleich lord silver dwyer
what are the types of tendon transfer?
kidner lowman miller young Cobb
