Lower Leg

Question 0

What are two MOI for ankle Sprains?

Answer 0

Inversion/eversion

Question 1

How many bones make up the foot?

Answer 1

26 bones

Question 2

The lower end of the tibia and fibula turn into what?

Answer 2

Medial/ lateral Malleoli

Question 3

What is the ligament called on the medial side of the ankle

Answer 3

Deltoid

Question 4

Describe the difference between a grade 1,2and 3 inversion ankle sprain.

Answer 4

1- stretch
2- partial tear
3- complete tear

Question 5

What are three lateral ligaments of the ankle

Answer 5

• anterior talofibular
• calcaneofibular
• posterior talofibular

Question 6

What is another word for discoloration from a contusion?

Answer 6

Ecchymosis

Question 7

What things contribute to shin splints?

Answer 7

Improper training
Improper shoes
Etc.

Question 8

Sprains refer to an injury of this structure?

Answer 8

Ligaments

Question 9

With plantar fasciitis, pain is worst at what time of day?

Answer 9

Morning

Question 10

Shin splints area catch-all term for what injury?

Answer 10

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Question 11

What are signs/symptoms for an ingrown toenail?

Answer 11

Redness
Inflammation
Pain
Etc

Question 12

Strains refer to an injury of this structure ?

Answer 12

Muscle/ tendon

Question 13

How would you treat an acute ankle sprain?

Answer 13

PRICES 
Protection 
Rest
Ice
Compressions
Elevation 
Support

Question 14

What is the cause of medial tibial stress syndrome?

Answer 14

Repetitive microtrauma

Question 15

Another name for a great toe sprain is what??

Answer 15

Turf toe

Question 16

If not properly managed, plantar fasciitis can turn into what??

Answer 16

Heel spur

Question 17

What are the grades of MTS S?

Answer 17

1) pain after
2) pain before and after
3) pain before during after
4) pain making activities impossible

Question 18

What is the MOI for a great toe sprain?

Answer 18

Forced hyperextension

Question 19

What two injuries occur on the 1st MTPJ and the 5th MTPJ

Answer 19

Bunions/ Bunionettes

Question 20

Where is the plantar fascia located?

Answer 20

Runs length of the sole of the foot

Question 21

What is another word for bleeding from a muscle contusion?

Answer 21

Hematoma

Question 22

Tibia fractures usually occur in what third ?

Answer 22

Lower third

Question 23

What bone in the lower leg has the highest incidence of fracture??

Answer 23

Fibula

Question 24

What type if muscle cramp involves intermittent?

Answer 24

Clonic

Question 25

Fibula fractures usually occur in which third??

Answer 25

Middle third

Question 26

What are 2 MOI for an ingrown toenail?

Answer 26

- improper footwear | - nails cut too short

Question 27

What movements are likely to cause Lower leg muscle strains?

Answer 27

- start/stops | - jumps

Question 28

How do you treat muscle cramps

Answer 28

Mild stretching, replace fluid loss, grasp muscle

Question 29

What are three ways to prevent blisters?

Answer 29

2 pairs of socks Break in shoes Treat hot spots

Question 30

What type of muscle cram involves constant muscle contraction w/out relaxation?

Answer 30

Tonic

Question 31

What can be done to treat an ingrown toenail?

Answer 31

V cut Cotton under toenail edge Soak