Misc

Question 1

what is a navicular bone fracture?

Answer 1

stress fracture which affects athletes esp those in sports involving sprinting and jumping

Question 2

when do dislocations of the peroneal tendon occur?

Answer 2

in athletes with repeated ankle sprains as this causes friction and inflammation of the tendon

Question 3

what is a stress metatarsal fracture also known as?

Answer 3

march fracture
most common in soldiers, hikers, hospital drs (long periods of standing/walking)

Question 4

what does posterior ankle impingement pain look like?

Answer 4

pain on forced plantarflexion when jumping or kicking
common in gymnasts, ballet dancers, footballers