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Orthopaedics Foot conditions Flashcards

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In general, what are the non-operative management options for foot and ankle conditions?

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Analgesia
Shoe wear modification
Activity modification
Weight loss
Physiotherapy
Orthotics e.g. insoles and bracing

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What is hallux valgus also known as?

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Bunions

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What happens in hallux valgus?

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Lateral deviation of big toe so it sits and rubs on second toe

->google picture

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Cause of hallux vulgus?

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Genetics
Footwear

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Who is more likely to develop hallux valgus?

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Women > men

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Symptoms of hallux valgus?

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Pressure symptoms from shoe wear
Pain from crossing over of toes
Metatarsalgia

->often bilateral

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Pathogenesis of Hallux Valgus?

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Lateral angulation of great toe as tendons pull which worsens alignment

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Diagnosis of hallux valgus?

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Examination
X-rays to determine severity of bony deformity

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Non-operative management of hallux valgus?

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Shoe wear modification- wider toes boxes
Orthotics to offload pressure and correct deformity
Activity modification
Analgesia

->conservative measure much preferred to operative treatment

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Operative management for hallux valgus may be carried out if non-operative management fails.
What can be done?

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Release of lateral soft tissues
Osteotomy of 1st metatarsal +/- proximal phalanx

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Hallux rigidis?

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Stiff big toe caused by osteoarthritis of 1st MTP joint

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Symptoms of hallux rigidus?

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Many asymptomatic
Pain- often at extreme dorsiflexion
Limitation of range of movement

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Diagnosis of hallux rigidus?

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History and examination
Radiographs

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Non-operative management of hallux rigidus?

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Activity modification
Shoe wear with a rigid sole
Analgesia

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Surgical management of hallux rigidus?

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Cheilectomy- particularly when pain on dorsiflexion
Arthrodesis
Arthroplasty

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Gold standard of operative treatment for hallux rigidus?

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1st MTPJ fusion

->permanent, very good option for young athletic patient

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What are the three classical lesser toes deformities?

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Claw toes
Hammer toes
Mallet toes

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Claw toes?

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Flexion at proximal and distal interphalangeal joint

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Hammer toe?

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Flexion at proximal interphalangeal joint and dorsiflexion at MTP joint

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Mallet toe?

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Flexion at distal interphalangeal joint - often pain of nail impinging of sole of their shoes

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Causes of lesser toe deformitiers?

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Imbalance between flexors/extensors w/ flexors being more active
Footwear
Neurological
Rheumatoid arthritis

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Which specific lesser toe deformity has more of a neurological link?

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Claw toes

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Symptoms of lesser toe deformities?

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Deformity
Pain from dorsal and plantar side

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Non-operative treatment of lesser toe deformities?

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Activity modification
Footwear- flat shoes with high toe box to accommodate deformity
Orthotic insoles

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Operative treatment for lesser toe deformaities?

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Flexor to extensor transfer
Fusion of interphalangeal joint
Release of metatarsophalangeal joint
Shortening osteotomy of metatarsal

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Morton’s neuroma?

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Thickening of tissue which surrounds the digital nerve leading to the toes

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Cause of Morton’s neuroma?

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Mechanically induced degenerative neuropathy
High heel shoes

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Who tends to be affected by Morton’s neuroma?

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Women 40-60

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Where does Morton’s neuroma tend to affect>?

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3rd webspace most common, followed by 2nd webspace

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Symptoms of Morton’s neuroma?

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Neuralgic burning pain in toes- intermittent
Altered sensation in webspace

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Diagnosis of Morton’s neuroma?

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Clinical
Ultrasound best, MRI good- but not very helpful

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Which clinical test is used in Morton’s neuroma?

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Mulder’s click

->probably best diagnostic test

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Management of Morton’s neuroma?

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Steroid injection for small lesions
Surgery- excision of lesion including section of normal nerve

->surgery can cause numbness and reoccurrence

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Metatarsalgia?

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Any pain coming from forefoot

->symptom, not a condition!

35
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Non-0opertaive treatment for rheumatoid forefoot?

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Shoewear
Orthotics
Activity modification

36
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Gold standard operative treatment for rhematoid forefoot?

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1st MTPJ fusion
2-5th toe arthroplasty

37
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Dorsal foot ganglia?

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Lump of foot arising from joint or tendon sheath

38
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Aetiology of dorsal foot ganglia?

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Idiopathic
Underlying arthritis
Underlying tendon pathology

39
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Symptoms of dorsal foot gangllion?

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Pain- either from pressure from shoes or underlying problem

40
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Non-operative management of dorsal foot ganglia?

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Footwear modification
Aspiration of fluid- like in ganglion of hand, viscous fluid comes out and this can be used to confirm diagnosis too

41
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Operative treatment of dorsal foot ganglia?

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Excision

->v poor prognosis and leaves scar which can rub on shoe

42
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Causes of mid-foot arthritis?

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Post-traumatic arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

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Treatment of midfoot arthritis?

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Non-operative- surprise, surprise, footwear modification, activity, modification, orthotics
Injections- x-ray guided

Opertaive-fusion

44
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Plantar fibromatosis?

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Progressive connective tissue proliferation of the superficial plantar aponeurosis of the foot

->known as Dupuytrens of the foot, looks like a lump in the middle of palmar aspect of foot basically

45
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Symptoms of Plantar fibromatosis?

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Usually asymptomatic unless very large or on weightbearing area

46
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Treatment of Plantar fibromatosis?

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Non-operative = same
Operative= excision (but 80% reoccurrence)
Radiotherapy (same recurrence)

Combination of radiotherapy and surgery for best results if non-operative management does not work

47
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Achilles tendoitis?

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Degenerative/overuse condition with little inflammation

->term tendonitis can be confusing due to little inflammation, will now call achilles tendinopathy

48
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Aetiology of Achilles tendinopathy?

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Paratendonopathy- common in athletic populations
Tendonopathy- common in non-athletic populations

->think of para as in Paralympian = athletics or something

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Causes of tendonopathy which can cause Achilles tendinopathy?

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Age
Obesity
Steroids
Diabetes

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Symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy?

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Pain during or following exercise
Recurrent episodes for a few weeks which then settle but comes back
Difficulty fitting shoes

->do not miss a ruptured Achilles tendon!!! early treatment much better

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Diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy?

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Clinical for tenderness and testing for rupture
Ultrasound or MRI to see extent of condition

52
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Test for achilles tendon rupture?

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Simmonds test

->gently squeezing calf, no movement in Achilles tendon rupture

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Non-opertaive treatment of Achilles tendinopathy?

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Activity modification
Weight loss
Shoe modification
Physio
Extra-corporeal shockwave treatment- vibrates tissues and promotes healing
Immobilisation in below the knee cast

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Operative treatment of Achilles tendinopathy?

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Gastrocnemius recession
Release and debridement of tendon

55
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Plantar fasciosis/fasciitis?

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Chronic degenerative change, fibroblast hypertrophy, absent inflammatory cells and dysfunctional blood vessels

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What can cause Plantar fasciosis/fasciitis?

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Athletes with high intensity or rapid increase in training
Running with poorly padded shoes on hard surfaces
Obesity
Prolonged standing

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Symptoms of Plantar fasciosis/fasciitis?

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Pain first thing in the morning
Pain on weight bearing after rest

->typical presentation, diagnosis often made based on this history, ultrasound and MRI sometimes used

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Treatment of Plantar fasciosis/fasciitis?

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Rest, change training
Stretching
Ice
NSAIDs
Orthoses- heel pads
Physio
Weight loss
Injections- good for short term
Night splinting

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What are some of the newer treatments which can used for Plantar fasciosis/fasciitis instead of operation?

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Topaz plasma coblation
Nitric oxide

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Ankle arthritis is most common when?

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In older age but mean age is 46
Commonly post-traumatic

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Symptoms of ankle arthritis?

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Pain and stiffness

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Diagnosis of ankle arthritis?

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Clinically by restricted movement, pain
Radiographs and CT can be useful to look at the ankle and adjacent joints

63
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Non-operative management of ankle arthritis?

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Weight loss
Activity modification
Analgesia
Physiotherapy
Steroid injections

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Gold standard of ankle arthritis surgery?

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Arthrodesis (fusion)- either open or arthroscopic

65
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Tiabialis posterior tendon dysfunction?

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Progressive condition, acquired adult flat foot planovalgus

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Diagnosis of Tiabialis posterior tendon dysfunction?

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Largely clinical- double and single heel raises used to see if patient can stand on their tiptoes

MRI to assess tendon

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Treatment of Tiabialis posterior tendon dysfunction?

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Orthotics- medial arch support
Surgery in latter stages- reconstruction of tendon or triple fusion

68
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Valgus?

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Force pushing in towards centre of body

69
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Varus?

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Force that pushing out away from centre of body

70
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Diabetic foot ulcers often occur because of what?

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Well diabetes…but because patient looses sensation and feet and cannot feel pain caused by ulceration so can go missed for ages

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Treatment of diabetic foot ulcers?

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Prevention better than cure e.g. well fitting shoes, regular cleaning and inspection of feet
Modify the main detriments to healing e.g. improve diabetic control, smoking cessation, infection control, nutrition

72
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What is involved in surgical treatment of diabetic foot ulcers?

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Improve vascular supply
Debride ulcers and get samples for microbiology

Amputation if severe

73
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Cause of Charcot’s foot?

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Any cause of neuropathy
Diabetes- commonest cause

74
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Charcot neuroarthropathy is characterised by rapid bone destruction occurring in three stages.
What are these three stages?

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Fragmentation
Coalescence
Remodelling

75
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Diagnosis of Charcot neuroarthropathy?

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Radiographs
MRI scan
Any diabetic with acutely swollen erythematous foot, Charcot neuroarthropathy especially with neuropathy, diagnosis until proven otherwise

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Management of Charcot neuroarthropathy?

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Prevention better
Acute inflammatory phase= immobilisation
Correct deformity

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year 2- msk (36 decks)

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