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1
Q

who is more affected by forefoot problems?

A

women (heels)

2
Q

who needs special attention to foot exam?

A

diabetes
PVD
neuropathy

3
Q

what does bilateral foot pain indicate?

A

spinal etiology

4
Q

what should you do when evaluating foot pain?

A

look at their shoes

5
Q

what should pt be doing when evaluating ankle and foot?

A

in weight bearing

6
Q

what is pes cavus?

A

high arch

7
Q

what is accessory navicular?

A

extra bone

8
Q

what is pes planus?

A

flat feet

9
Q

what is common with pes planus ppl?

A

lateral ankle pain

posterior tibial tendonitis

10
Q

what is the too many toes sign?

A

looking at pt from behind shows too many toes (indicates flat feet)

11
Q

which is the MCC sprained ligament of the ankle?

A

anterior talofibular ligament

12
Q

where is the morton’s neuroma?

A

between 3rd and 4th metatarsal space

13
Q

what is thompson’s test?

A

evaluates achilles

squeeze calf muscle and foot should plantarflex

14
Q

what is the squeeze test/

A

squeeze tibia/fibula together in mid calf

pain indicates high ankle sprain or syndesmosis sprain

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