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Final Exam: Foot & Ankle Flashcards

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What is the capsular pattern of the talocrural joint?

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plantarflexion > dorsiflexion

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Eversion

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pronation, abduction, & dorsiflexion

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Inversion

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supination, adduction, & plantarflexion

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Medial Longitudinal Arch

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bony support: calcaneus, talus, navicular, cunieforms, and three medial MTs

ligamentous support: long plantar ligament, spring ligament, and plantar fascia

  • muscular support from ant and post tibialis, PL, FHL, FHB, FDL, FDB, abd hallucis
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Lateral Longitudinal Arch

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bony support: calcaneus, cuboid, 4th and 5th MTs

ligament support: long and short plantar ligaments, plantar fascia

muscular support: peroneus longus brevis, abductor minimi, flexor digitorum longus

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Proximal Transverse Arch

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supported by posterior tibialis, peroneus longus, and intertarsal ligamentous structures

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Distal Transverse Arch

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supported by transverse head of adductor hallucis

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What are the three ways to measure arch height in patients?

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navicular height/foot length; dorsum height at 50% foot length; 1st ray angle

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Longitudinal Arch Angle

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typical: 130˚ to 150˚
pes planus: <130˚
pes cavus: >150˚

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Ottawa Ankle Rules

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Ankle X-ray is only required if there is any pain in the malleolar zone and any one of the following:

  • Bone tenderness along the distal 6 cm of the posterior edge of the tibia or tip of the medial malleolus, OR
  • Bone tenderness along the distal 6 cm of the posterior edge of the fibula or tip of the lateral malleolus, OR
  • An inability to bear weight both immediately and in the emergency department for four steps.

Additionally, the Ottawa ankle rules indicate whether a foot X-ray series is required. It states that it is indicated if there is any pain in the midfoot zone and any one of the following:

  • Bone tenderness at the base of the fifth metatarsal (for foot injuries), OR
  • Bone tenderness at the navicular bone (for foot injuries), OR
  • An inability to bear weight both immediately and in the emergency department for four steps.
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Examination findings of ankle sprains

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  • antalgic gait
  • ankle in loose packed
  • edema (sinus tarsi, malleoli, etc.)
  • ecchymosis
  • point tenderness
  • decreased ROM, strength
  • decreased position sense
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Jones Fx

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fracture at base of 5th MT near insertion of peroneus brevis; high incidence of non-union and could require ORIF; MOI: inversion with plantarflexion

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Avulsion Fx

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distal attachment of the fibularis brevis; avulsion fracture occurs when FB avulses a piece of bone from the base of the 5th MT

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Intervention Plan for Ankle Sprains

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  • return to function through early mobilization
  • RICE
  • ambulation
  • weight bearing activities
  • modalities (ice, compression, e-stim)
  • stretching, ROM
  • strengthening
  • joint mobilizations w/ or w/o taping
  • address hip and entire kinetic chain
  • compression wrapping
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Shin Splints

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  • inadequate energy attenuation d/t decreased extensibility and/or weakness of lower leg muscles
  • rearfoot is varus or valgus
  • forcible use of musculature during activity
  • faulty lower kinetic chain alignment
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Shin Splints may include:

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  • tendinitis of ant. tibialis and/or post. tibialis
  • tibial periostitis
  • tibial stress fx.
  • acute or chronic compartment syndrome
  • now called medial tibial stress syndrome when post. tibialis is involved
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Examination Findings of Shin Splints

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  • pain with running/walking
  • point tenderness
  • pain with resisted inversion
  • edema over post. medial tibia or ant. lateral tibia
  • may develop into a stress fracture
  • limited gait (antalgic)
  • limited running
  • limited recreational and work activities dependent on weight bearing and surfaces
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Intervention plan for shin splints

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  • RICE
  • modalities (ionto, US, e-stim)
  • stretching: triceps surae, post/ant tibialis gently
  • strengthening: all the above, especially eccentrically
  • improve muscular endurance
  • modify activity: surface, tape, shoe, intensity
  • orthotics
  • biomechanical alterations as needed
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Plantar Fasciitis

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degeneration/inflammation of plantar fascia at the calcaneal attachment; chronic more than acute; ST joint may be inverted or everted; prolonged weight bearing or substantial weight gain

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Examination findings of plantar fasciitis

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  • plantar and medial heel pain after rest or in AM
  • palpable tenderness
  • possible numbness/Tinel’s sign
  • thin fat pad in heel
  • decreased navicular height
  • gait limitations
  • limited stance time
  • unable to ambulate barefooted
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Intervention plan for plantar fasciitis

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  • RICE
  • education (Strasburg sock, stretching in AM)
  • strengthening intrinsic muscles
  • stretch plantar flexors and plantar fascia
  • modalities
  • alter biomechanics: orthotics, tape
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Achilles Tendinitis

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inflammation of tendoachilles; MOI = overuse, overstretching, foot malalignment

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Examination findings of achilles tendinitis

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  • swelling
  • crepitus
  • acute, local tenderness
  • antalgic gait with early heel rise
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“Tennis Leg”

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tear of the medial head of the gastroc

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Intervention plan for achilles tendinitis
- RICE - gentle ROM and stretching - strengthening when symptoms allow - eccentrics - phonophoresis, iontophoresis, US - heel lift - walking cast if severe
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Foot Strain
acute or chronic pain in the area of the medial longitudinal arch d/t: - incorrect shoes: narrow, compress, stiff leather leads to atrophy and - decreased support from muscles and ligaments - increased body weight - excessive exercise in poor shoes
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Examination findings of foot strain
- diffuse pain and tenderness along arch - fatigue/aching from arch to calf progressively worse throughout day - swelling - tender under navicular - pronated (everted) ST joint
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Intervention plan for foot strain
- RICE - external support: supportive shoes: 5-6 eyelets, supportive heel counter; metatarsal bar or Thomas heel; accommodative orthotics or tape - weight reduction - strengthening of intrinsics
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Stress Fractures
- most commonly at tibial shaft, calcaneus, and metatarsals 2-4 - pain: with activity and not with rest, as fracture worsens, pain remains longer - x-ray might be negative for 2-3 weeks, until callus forms on the bone
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Examination findings of Jones fracture
- localized pain over base of 5th MT | - swelling in same area
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Intervention plan for Jones fracture
- cast 4-6 weeks; ORIF if not healing - mobility - strength - stability - stability
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Freiberg's Disease
avascular necrosis of 1st or 2nd MT head (osteochondrosis); more common in Egyptian and Morton's foot; begins in adolescence, more common in girls, long 2nd MT or short 1st MT head present; high heels
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Examination findings of Freiberg's disease
- pain in forefoot with standing and walking - local thickening and tenderness - MTP painful and motion restricted
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Intervention plan for Freiberg's disease
- relieve pressure from MT head via low healed shoes, MT bar | - excision arthroplasty
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Metatarsalgia
not a disease, pain in metatarsal area; splay foot with narrow shoes yields intermittent compression of digital nerve yielding pain; more common in females
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Examination findings of metatarsalgia
- intermittent pain - sometimes very sharp pain - may have decreased sensation in adjacent sides of affected toes - lateral compression of foot reproduces the pain - presence of Morton's neuroma in later stages
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Intervention plan for metatarsalgia
- larger shoes - MT pad or bar - excision of lesion - pain control through modalities - strengthen intrinsics
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Hallux Valgus
1st MT head prominence secondary to: - increased foot width - MT head develops a protective bursa - proximal phalanx of hallux deviates laterally - FHL tendon and sesamoids bowstring
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Examination findings of hallux valgus
- deformity - pain, wide foot, accompanied by bunion - 50-60 year old women more often - increased MP angle: normal = 2-30˚; congruous = 2-30˚; pathologic = 20-60˚
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Intervention plan for hallux valgus
- change footwear - stretch, mobilize 1st toe - separate toes with a pad - strengthen abductor hallucis - orthotics to better position 1st ray - bunionectomy, osteotomy, arthroplasty, arthrodesis/fusion
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Hallux Varus
medial angulation of great toe at MTP joint intervention options: surgical release of contracted structures; osteotomy with EHB tendon used for tenodesis to maintain correct alignment
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Hallux Rigidus
DF of great toe is limited due to OA of 1st MTP - acute: young people with narrow pronated feet, males . females; tender, MT head elevated, weight distribution altered - chronic: men > women; result of repeated trauma; mobilization as early as possible
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Pes Planus
pathology: congenital, genu valgus, shortened achilles, postural in infants, decreased muscle tone with aging or neuropathy, ST eversion (pronation) intervention: usually none, strengthen supportive mm, orthotics
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Pes Cavus
pathology: muscle imbalance; muscle fibrosis (Volkman's); myopathy (Charcot Marie-Tooth disease); bony structure intervention: strengthen intrinsics, low heel shoe, accommodative orthotic, stretch triceps surae

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