Claw toes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two groups of toe deformities
A
genetic/congential and acquired
2
Q
claw toe
A
extension MTPJ and flexion of the PIPJ / DIPJ
3
Q
Mallet toes
A
natural MTPJ/PIPJ and Flexion DIPJ
4
Q
hammer toe
A
neutral MTPJ Flexion PIPJ EXTENSION DIPJ
5
Q
Retracted/ floating toes
A
toes don’t weight bear
6
Q
Hallux Varus
A
medial deviation of the hallux from 1st MTPJ
7
Q
trigger 1st
A
extension of the proximal phalanx on the 1st MTPJ with flexion on the IPJ of the hallux
8
Q
hallux flexes
A
fixed flexion of the hallux either at the MTPJ OR IPJ
9
Q
Hallux Abducto Valgus
A
triplantar deformity of the hallux
abducted in the transverse plane
dorsiflexed in the sagittal plane
everted in the fontal plane
