Unit 5 Flashcards
Hammer toes
phalanges have adapted to cramped shoes and are now in a deformed state of flexion
Bunion
a bony bump that occurs on distal end of the 1st metatarsal, usually due to over pronation and narrow shoes
Toenail hematoma
blood accumulates under the toenail usually due to direct blow into toenail
Ingrown toenail
nail grows into the skin surrounding it, can be caused by tight shoes
Plantar fasciitis
intense pain that spreads on bottom of the foot, just anterior to the heel in the connective tissue
Turf toe
big toe is dorsiflexed beyond normal ROM, caused ligaments to sprain
Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome causes intense pain and inflammation on tibia
Jones Fracture
a fracture on the 5th metatarsal
Corn
thickened, circular skin on the top of the phalanges due to improperly fitted shoes
Pes Planus
flattening of the medial longitudinal arch, “flat footed”
Ankle tendonitis
inflammation of the tendons in the ankle
High Ankle Sprain
occurs above the ankle to the ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula. often occurs in quick change of direction
Ankle Fracture
could be transverse, greenstick, sprial, oblique,
Ruptured Achilles Tendon
a grade 3 strain of the heel cord resulting in the inability to fully plantar flex the foot without pain
All of the following are considered to be roles of the foot EXCEPT:
flexion and extension of the lower leg