Foot and Lower Leg

Question 1

what are the arches of the foot?

Answer 1

transverse arch
metatarsal arch
medial-longitudinal arch
lateral- longitudinal arch

Question 2

the two phases of gait

Answer 2

stance phase

swing phase

Question 3

what is Sever’s disease

Answer 3

apophysis of the calcaneus

Question 4

what is retrocalcaneal bursitis

Answer 4

inflammation of bursa beneath the achilles tendon

Question 5

what is pes planus foot

Answer 5

flat foot

excessive pronation

Question 6

what is pes cavus

Answer 6

high arch foot

excessive supination

Question 7

what is subungual hematoma?

Answer 7

direct pressure of an object on toes from dropping or kicking. Repetitive shearing forces on toenail

Question 8

what % of ankle sprains are eversion

Answer 8

5-10%

Question 9

what is Achilles tendinitis

Answer 9

inflammatory condition involving the tendon and sheath

Question 10

What is Achilles tendinosis

Answer 10

progressed tendinitis

Question 11

what is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)

Answer 11

shin-splints, pain to anterior portion of the shin