Foot & ankle exam Flashcards
1
Q
look
A
pathology signs
gait
inspect anterior, lateral, posterior
2
Q
feel
A
temperature
posterior tibial & dorsalis pedis
MTP squeeze (discomfort?)
palpate individual joints (swelling, irregularity, tenderness)
gastrocnemius & achilles tendon
3
Q
move
A
active plantarflexion & dorsiflexion
active toe flexion & extension
active foot inversion & eversion
repeat passively
passive subtalar & midtarsal movement
4
Q
special test
A
simmonds test
