ANKLE/FOOT Flashcards
(109 cards)
How many metatarsals are on the foot?
5
How many phalanges on the foot?
14
How many tarsals on the foot?
7
Talus
Superior to calcaneus
Calcaneus is
The heel
Navicular bone is
Medial
Cuboid is
Lateral to proximal base of 5th
3 Cuneiforms are
Proximal to 1st, 2nd, 3rd metatarsal
2 sesamoid bones are
Plantar surface head of 1st metatarsal
Def. of Hammer Toe
MTP, DIP are hyperextended & PIP is flexed
MOI of Hammer Toe
Chronic condition
S/S of Hammer Toe
Pain
Swelling
Deformity
Tx of Hammer Toe
Refer if limiting activity
Def. of Hallux Valgus Bunions
Laymen’s term is ?
MTP is laterally deviated
Bunions
MOI of Hallux Valgus
Valgus stress to MTP of the great toe
S/S of Halux Valgus
Pain
PPT
Swelling
Deformity
Painful Ambulation
Tx of Hallux Valgus
- Correct shoe wear
- Tape with a wedge to reposition
- Donut Pad
- Strengthen flexors/extensors of toes
- Surgery
Def. of Ingrown Toe Nail
The nail grows into the surrounding soft tissue
MOI of Ingrown Toe Nail
- Cutting nails too short
- Shoe size
- Broken Nail or trauma
S/S of Ingrown Toe Nail
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bloody or purulent discharge
Tx for Ingrown Toe Nail
- Warm betadine soap
- Topical Antibiotics
- Remove the part of the toenail
Def of Turf Toe
Sprain to 1st MTP joint
MOI of Turf Toe
Hyperextension or hyperflexion of the great toe
S/S of Turf Toe
- Pain at 1st MTP
- Swelling/Discoloration
- Inability to weight bear
- Increased pain