Week 3 - Flat feet Flashcards
1
Q
what is Jack’s test?
A
determine whether flat feet is fixed or flexible by watching if the medial arch appears on dorsiflexion of the foot
2
Q
which is a normal childhood variant, flexible or fixed?
A
flexible
3
Q
what can a fixed flat foot indicate?
A
underlying bony abnormality - tarsal coalition)
can represent an underlying inflammatory or neurological disorder
