Toe & Foot Pathologies Flashcards
1
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
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Compression of posterior tibial nerve
2
Q
Hallux rigidus or Hallux valgus
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pain throughout joint during hyperextension & flexion
3
Q
Tinea pedis
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“Athlete’s Foot”
Fungal infection of foot and toes
4
Q
Corns
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Also known as clavus
Thickening of stratum corneum & tends to occur in NWB areas
5
Q
Verruca Plantaris
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Plantar warts
Dermatologic abnormality affecting the foot’s plantar aspect
6
Q
Feiss Line
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Tubercle ABOVE line: Pes cavus
Tubercle INTERSECT line: Normal
Tubercle BELOW line: Pes planus
Assess static foot structure and provides a general assessment of foot type
7
Q
Morton’s Toe
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Aka Morton’s Alinement
Greater amount of force transmitted along the second ray during push-off
