The Lower Leg, Foot & Ankle

Question 1

Hot me up with some applied anatomy?
What movements happen at subtler joint mostly?
ligaments?
Were are the compartments? whats contained in them?

Answer 1

dorsi and plantar flexion predominate at subtler joint so check
-medial ligaments are more stable so less likely going to get eversion sprain
-laterall ligaments are smaller so more prone to inversion injury
-anterior compartment- deep peroneal
lateral compartment- superficial peroneal

Question 2

What are the things that would contribute to excessive hyperpronation?
And what would this cause?

Answer 2

• obesity
• hip abductor weakness
• genu valgum
• short a chillies tendon
• high heels
• tight shoes
• weak toe flexors
• posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

May cause:

• plantar fascitits
• posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
• Foorfoot changes
  
  • metatarsalgia
  • hallux valgus (bunion)