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foot and ankle

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how many bones articulate in the foot for WB and ambulation?   26  
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bones of the foot and ankle   Talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, 3 cuneiforms, 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges  
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joints of the foot and ankle   distal tibfib, talocrural, talocalcaneal  
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talocrural joint   mortise joint/ 'ankle' joint. Made up of the distal tib/fib and talus - Dorsi/Plantarflex  
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talocalcaneal joint motions   pronation and supination  
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how does the talus move in the talocalcaneal joint?   The head of the talus* of this joint moves opposite of the rest of the bones of the foot  
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loose pack position of the foot   pronated  
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how does talus and calcaneus move in pronation?   •Head of talus: adducts and plantarflexes • Calcaneus: everts (valgus)  
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rigid position of the foot   supination  
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how does talus and calcaneus move in supination?   •Head of talus: abducts and dorsiflexes •Calcaneus: inverts  
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midtarsal joint motions   In isolation, little movement; Together significant movement; Primary movement is slight gliding and rotation  
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midtarsal joints   Talocalcaneonavicular, Cuboideonavicular, Intercuneiform, Cuneocuboid, Calcaneocuboid  
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tarsal metatarsal joints are made up of what 3 bones   Cuboid, cuneiforms, and metatarsals  
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what joints make up the tarsal metatarsal joints?   •Metatarsalphalangeal joints: MTP •Interphalangeal: PIPs, MIPs, and DIPs •First Ray: First metatarsal and hallux  
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extrinsic mm of foot   Originate away from the foot and act on the foot  
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intrinsic mm of foot   Originate and insert on the foot, consist of 4 layers  
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intrinsic mm of foot function   Muscles of the sole of the foot and strengthen the arch  
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extrinsic mm of the foot   •Peroneus Longus and Brevis •Extensor Hallux and Digitorum longus and Flexor hallux and digitorum •Tibialis anterior and posterior •Gastroc and Soleus  
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what action do foot intrinsic have?   ABD and ADD toes, flex toes, extend toes  
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medial collateral ligament (deltoid)   •Supports the medial ankle • It is stronger than the lateral collateral  
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lateral collateral ligament   •supports the ankle laterally and is made up of the 3 major ligaments  
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3 major ligaments that make up LCL   • anterior talofibular • calcaneofibular • posterior talofibular  
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spring ligament   •Supports the longitudinal arch (along with the post tib tendon).  
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what is ligaments is spring ligament made up of?   •Long and short plantar •Plantar calcaneonavicular •Plantar aponeurosis  
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arches of the foot   •Medial longitudinal •Lateral longitudinal •Transverse arch - medial to lateral  
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plantar fascia function   •Supports the sole of the foot  
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windlass effect   Arch elevates with dorsiflexion of great toe, helps propel motion of foot  
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how many degrees of great toe DF needed for windlass   55-60  
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calcaneal fat pad function   accepts large force loads at heel strike and reduces the impact forces with weight bearing  
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what happen if calcaneal fat pad is injured?   becomes herniated and is quite painful and splayed  
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primary/congenital deformities   •Commonly seen with neurological conditions such as Cerebral palsy  
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secondary/biomechanical deformities   •Commonly seen in runners and other active individuals  
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talipes equinovarus   congenital clubfoot, or a secondary neuromuscular dysfunction  
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adducted forefoot   'pigeon toes' must rule out internal rotation from the hip, can be secondary or primary  
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pes planus   Flat foot or fallen arches; Forefoot pronation and/or rearfoot valgus  
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pes cavus   •Abnormally high arch •Usually seen with clawed/hammer toes  
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Forefoot Varus   (first ray is elevated compare to the fifth ray or supination) may be part of everted calcaneus or over pronated foot with weight bearing  
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rearfoot valgus   everted calcaneus and usually causes an over pronated foot in weight bearing. Pes Planus  
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forefoot valgus   (fifth ray is elevated compare to the first or pronation) usually is with a inverted calcaneus or over supinated foot with weight bearing  
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rearfoot varus   same as an inverted calcaneus and usually causes an over supinated foot in weight bearing. Pes Cavus  
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hallux valgus   Secondary condition usually asymptomatic, but may develop bunion  
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tx for hallux valgus   surgical intervention option, plus wide toe box shoe  
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hammer toes   extended MTP, flexed PIP, extended DIP  
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claw toes   •extended MTP, flexed PIP and DIP  
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mallet toes   flexed DIP  
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treatment for congenital foot deformities   •Treatment usually requires significant medical management •Serial casting •Surgery - fixative or stabilizing: •Triple arthrodesis  
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triple arthrodesis   •Fusion of subtalar joint, talonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint (also called hindfoot fusion)  
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what is triple arthrodesis used for?   correct deformity, eliminate instability.  
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when (age) is triple arthrodesis performed?   after growth is complete because future growth will be disturbed  
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treatment for secondary deformities   •Serial casting - to increase ROM •Surgery- Arthrodesis, or pinning •Joint excision for toe deformities •Tendon transplant if muscle imbalance is contributor  
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goal of orthotic intervention   •stabilize flexible deformity, increase function, decrease pain or discomfort  
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orthotics can be ___ or ____ material   flexible, rigid  
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posting   material added to orthotic to maintain the anatomical alignment that has been built into the orthotic with casting.  
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what is posting used for?   Used for correction of forefoot valgus or varus and hind foot valgus or varus  
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rheumatoid arthritis   •Severe pain and deformity •Stability issues as digression of ligaments occur  
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secondary OA of foot   very common secondary to previous injuries  
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what is common with osteoporosis of foot   stress fx  
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tx goals for degenerative conditions   •Decrease pain and inflammation •Increase circulation •Splinting/orthotics to relieve weight bearing stresses and protect joints from further damage •Teach careful self inspection for open sores •Change shoes  
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gout   Uric acid crystal deposition disorder with painful inflammation  
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treatment of gout   Diet, NSAIDS, Medication to stop uric acid production - Allopurinol, Surgical removal of osteophytes→ arthroplasty or arthrodesis if joint destruction has occurred  
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diabetic foot   Secondary conditions occur such as PVD, neuropathy, osteoporosis and infection  
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fractures of foot/ankle usually are ____ (simple/complex) because of the many bones and joints of the foot   complex  
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Pott's fracture   a severe twisting injury accompanied by ligament strain or avulsion, usually an external rotation  
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what motion causes pott's fx?   foot is planted and the body ERs above it, May involve a fall  
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how is unimalleolar pott's fx treated? (lateral malleolus- fibula)   •immobilize in walking cast  
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how is bimalleolar pott's fx treated? (both tibia and fibula)   •ORIF/Cast  
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trimalleolar potts fx   Includes two fractures on medial and lateral posterior tip of distal tibia and fracture of the fibular malleolus; Usually includes a dislocation  
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tx for trimalleolar pott's fx   ORIF/cast  
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Distal tib/fib fractures especially will affect the ankle joint due to _____   malalignment  
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symptoms of distal tib/fib fx   Decreased ROM after immobilization, biomechanical change results in compensatory ankle/foot motions, OA results  
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tx of distal tib/fib fx   ORIF of displaced fractures is necessary, Closed reduction if the fracture is stable, Full body conditioning during immobilization , Strengthening uninjured limb for crossover benefit, Progressive ROM, isometrics, cycling, proprioception, function  
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Long term sequelae of major ankle fracture includes:   pain, sensitivity to cold weather, swelling after standing, bluish discoloration after standing, joint doesn't "feel right" for many years, decreased agility, gastroc weakness and atrophy, slight limping  
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what causes calcaneal fx?   fall from a height; the calcaneus is mostly cancellous bone that will crush into many fragments; it may involve the articular surface of subtalar joint  
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complications of calcaneal fx   •Disability may be extreme due to complications •Avascular necrosis - severe pain •Significant degeneration of the articular cartilage in the subtalar joint - pain  
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tx for calcaneal fx   Treatment to follow physician's protocol; Strengthen peroneus longus; Gait retraining  
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most common areas for stress fx   tibia, metatarsals, navicular  
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what causes stress fx   •Repetitive motions or osteoporosis  
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symptoms of stress fx   deep pain  
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stress fx tx   •Usually heals after restricted activity for 1-3 months, return to activity must be guarded  
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tarsal tunnel syndrome   Impingement of the posterior tibial nerve that runs along with Tom, Dick and Harry  
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what does deltoid ligament protect?   tarsal tunnel area  
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tendons in tarsal tunnel   Tibialis Posterior Tendon, Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon, Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon (tom, dick, and harry)  
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symptoms of tarsal tunnel   Complaints of burning pain with paresthesia of the heel; Sometimes confused with plantar fasciitis  
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is medial or lateral ankle sprain more common?   95% are lateral sprains with inversion sprain of the lateral collateral ligament  
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Complete rupture may be candidate for ____   reconstruction  
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Loss of _____ occurs after an ankle sprain and the patient is 5x more likely to reinjure it than someone who never sprained   proprioception  
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acute phase ankle sprain tx   RICE, ankle-wrap(protect), NWB, electrical stimulation, AROM, isometrics  
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subacute phase ankle sprain tx   comprehensive rehabilitation: Full WB, taping, HS stretching, proprioception, strengthen, function  
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plantar fasciitis symptoms   presents as heel pain or arch pain  
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what causes plantar fasciitis   repetitive traction stress of the plantar fascia on the periosteum of the calcaneus or heel spur. Involves micro tears of fascia  
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plantar fasciitis tx   Proper orthotic intervention to alleviate tension on fascia and supportive shoes, Lodye taping, Analgesics, Anti-inflammatories, Stretching, Strengthening (foot, ankle- eccentric, posterior tibialis, hip), Joint mob, Fasciotomy if conservative fails  
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medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)/ shin splints   Overuse with pain distal tibia  
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what causes MTSS (shin splints)   excessive pronation of the foot that leads to internal rotation of the tibia and stress on the muscles and fascia of the tibia (especially posterior tibialis)  
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differential diagnostics for MTSS   Stress fracture, ischemia, compartment syndrome. Need imaging  
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tx for MTSS   RICE, taping, possible orthotics, modified activity  
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tendonitis is considered to be associated with   muscle weakness especially with eccentric contractions necessary for anti-gravity motions in ambulation/running  
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what can cause tendinitis   overpronation, and in the posterior tibialis tendon can eventually lead to rupture  
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what causes Achilles tendinopathy   overuse microtears  
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tx for Achilles tendonopathy   Rest, NSAIDS, heel lift, modalities, flexibility, eccentric strengthening  
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who is Achilles rupture most common in?   Men 30-50 yr, sudden contraction, degenerative changes  
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what antibiotic can cause spontaneous tendon rupute?   Levaquin, used for UTI and other bacterial infections. can cause spontaneous rupture of Achilles or patella tendon.  
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diagnostics for Achilles rupture   •(+) Thompson Test, imaging  
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Thompson Test   compression of the calf muscle while observing for plantar flexion to assess the stability of the Achilles tendon  
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is Achilles rupture initially painful?   no, may feel like someone hit them in the back of leg  
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tx for Achilles tendon rupture   Surgical and non surgical. Slow and variable depending on MD  
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metatarsalgia   pain in the lateral four metatarsal heads  
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what causes metatarsalgia   •result of altered biomechanics in WB and/or gait  
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tx for Morton's syndrome   Proper shoe ware, metatarsal pad or taping to provide a metatarsal arch, Surgery - successful in 83% cases  
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Morton's syndrome   metatarsalgia between 3rd MET head and 4th MET head, pinched nerve  
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what does anterior drawer test for ankle test?   anterior talofibular lig  
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what does talar tilt test?   calcaneofibular lig  
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