Structures!
Which structure forms the lateral ankle bone and is the distal end of the fibula?
Lateral Maleolus
The Kliegers test is used to assess the integrity of which ligament?
Deltoid Ligaments
What is a general symptom of an ankle sprain, defined as bruising or discoloration?
Ecchymosis
Acute fractures often have which unique symptom, described as a grinding or crunching noise?
Crepitus
If a patient is diagnosed with Acute Compartment Syndrome, which course of action is recommended?
Medical EMERGENCY! REFER IT IMMEDIATELY!
Which of the following groups contains the Talus, Calcaneus, and Navicular bones?
Tarsal bones
Which of the following ligaments is assessed using the Medial Talar Tilt test?
CFL
The treatment for a suspected Achilles Tendon rupture involves RICE and:
Immediate NWB
The primary mechanism of injury (MOI) for acute fractures includes Direct blows, Twisting, or:
Avulsions or dislocations
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome or MTSS) is often caused by factors such as overuse/muscle weakness, poor shoes, activity on hard surfaces, and:
Pes Planus (Flat Feet)
The Deltoid ligaments are located on which side of the ankle?
Medial
Which special test is used to evaluate the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)?
Anterior Drawer Test
Which type of fracture is caused by the Peroneus Brevis pulling off the proximal 5th metatarsal with forced inversion?
Jones Fracture
Dislocations are most common in which structures of the foot?
Phlanges
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome or MTSS) is easily treated by scraping or massage to which muscle?
Tibialis Posterior
The Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATL or ATFL) and the Calcaneofibular Ligament (CFL) are examples of which group of ankle ligaments?
Lateral
If a patient exhibits pain/inability to plantarflex, a feeling like they were “kicked in calf,” and a positive Thompson Test, they likely have a suspected:
The mechanism of injury for a high ankle sprain (Anterior Inferior Tib/fib) involves excessive dorsiflexion or plantarflexion combined with:
Eversion
A major symptom of Plantar Fasciitis is pain occurring specifically in the:
Morning
Stress Fractures are characterized by being extremely common due to:
Repetitive actions
The medial, middle, and lateral Cuneiforms are classified as:
Tarsal Bones
What test is used to assess a fracture in an ankle?
Bump Test
A Lateral Ankle Sprain typically involves the Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL) tearing during which mechanism of injury (MOI)?
Plantarflexion and Inversion
A Stress Fracture to the metatarsals due to repetitive activity (bending) is specifically known as a:
March Fracture
Where a muscle attaches (usually distally) and where movement occurs is defined as the:
Insertion