Weekly Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the test to assess Achilles tendon rupture?
A
Thompson Test - squeeze the calf and it should contract causing PF. If it doesn’t, there is a rupture.
2
Q
What is the first bone/s to develop an ossification centre?
A
Metatarsals and phalanges (9-12 weeks of pregnancy).
3
Q
What is the first bone to ossify?
A
Sesamoids.
4
Q
Name the motion of the 1st met on the sesamoids.
A
Ginglymus.
5
Q
Name 2 different types of toes.
A
Morton’s, angled, square, rounded.
6
Q
What does the term FOOSH mean?
A
Fall on outstretched hand.
7
Q
What are the clinical signs on an X-ray that will tell us charcot is occurring?
A
- subtly fractures, dislocations and subluxations
- calcaneal angle is reduced and talo to first met is broken
- articular surface is destroyed
- joint debris
- bones become denser
