Claw toes

Question 1

what are the two groups of toe deformities

Answer 1

genetic/congential and acquired

Question 2

claw toe

Answer 2

extension MTPJ and flexion of the PIPJ / DIPJ

Question 3

Mallet toes

Answer 3

natural MTPJ/PIPJ and Flexion DIPJ

Question 4

hammer toe

Answer 4

neutral MTPJ Flexion PIPJ EXTENSION DIPJ

Question 5

Retracted/ floating toes

Answer 5

toes don’t weight bear

Question 6

Hallux Varus

Answer 6

medial deviation of the hallux from 1st MTPJ

Question 7

trigger 1st

Answer 7

extension of the proximal phalanx on the 1st MTPJ with flexion on the IPJ of the hallux

Question 8

hallux flexes

Answer 8

fixed flexion of the hallux either at the MTPJ OR IPJ

Question 9

Hallux Abducto Valgus

Answer 9

triplantar deformity of the hallux
abducted in the transverse plane
dorsiflexed in the sagittal plane
everted in the fontal plane