Foot & Ankle Flashcards
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Where does the bifurcate ligament attach?
Originates: Anterior process of the calcaneus; Inserts: dorsal navicular and cuboid
What is the classic characteristic of a subtle cavovarus deformity?
mild heel varus and plantar flexed first ray
What are the most common pathologies of subtle cavovarus foot?
lateral column overload, stress fractures, and injury to the peroneal tendons and/or the lateral ankle ligaments.
What is the first line treatment for subtle cavovarus foot?
first line treatment of subtle cavus foot should include custom full-length orthoses with a recess under the first metatarsal head, post at the lateral forefoot, lowered arch, and a heel cushion.
What is a Stieda process?
Extended lateral tubercle of the posterior process of the talus
Neurologic injury is the most common complication of ankle arthroscopy. The nerve most commonly injured is at risk during placement of which portal?
The SPN is the most commonly injured nerve; it is at risk with the anterolateral portal
What structure is at risk with placement of an anterior-central portal in ankle arthroscopy?
the DPN and DPA
What is the optimal position for ankle arthrodesis?
Plantigrade, 10° external rotation, 5° valgus, posterior positioning of the talus on tibial plafond (5 mm posterior)
What is Baxter’s nerve entrapment?
Entrapment of the first branch of the lateral plantar nerve; elicited by Tinel’s at origin of abductor hallicus
What is the definition of Lisfranc injury?
traumatic disruption between the articulation of the medial cuneiform and base of the second metatarsal.
In a Lisfranc injury, the metatarsals displace in […] direction
dorsal/lateral
The Lisfranc ligament is an interosseous ligament that goes from […] to […] on plantar surface
medial cuneiform; 2nd metatarsal base
The Lisfranc ligament is an interosseous ligament that goes from medial cuneiform to base of 2nd metatarsal on […] surface of the foot
plantar
Lisfranc ligament tightens with […] and […] of forefoot
pronation; abduction
Injury of the plantar ligament between the medial cuneiform and the second and third metatarsals along with the Lisfranc ligament is necessary to give […] instability.
transverse
What is the most common complication of Lisfranc injury?
mid foot osteoarthritis
In patients with a malunited Lisfranc injury, who are not good candidates for surgery, what shoe wear can be used in treatment?
rocker bottom with cushioned heel
What percentage of patients who undergo ORIF for Lisfranc have HWR?
75%
What percentage of patients who undergo primary arthrodesis for a Lisfranc injury have HWR?
20%
What foot deformity is seen in Lisfranc injury treated non operatively (or malreduced ORIF?
planovalgus
What is the insertion of the peroneus tertius?
dorsal diaphysis of 5th metatarsal
What inserts to the tuberosity/base of the 5th metatarsal?
Peroneus brevis and lateral band of the plantar fascia
What is the insertion site for the lateral band of the plantar fascia?
Base/tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal
What is the blood supply to the base of the 5th metatarsal?
metaphyseal vessels and diaphyseal nutrient artery