Fractures
True of False: Surgery is not needed to correct a Jones fracture?
False
What does the acronym RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Which malleolus is more distal?
Lateral malleolus
False
For a Achilles Tendon rupture 2hat is the common population (age group)?
≥30 years old
Phalanx Fracture
What is the appropriate treatment for a displaced calcaneus fracture?
Surgery - ORIF
An eversion ankle sprain will affect the ligaments on which side of the ankle?
Medial
How do stress fractures occur?
Overuse (chronic) injury
What grade of inversion ankle sprain would an aggressive rehab plan be appropriate to return the athlete to participation ASAP?
Grade I
What is the most common way to fracture the Fibula?
Eversion
In which injury does the pain get worse over time, but gets better if rested?
Stress Fracture
Which side of the foot is the 5th metatarsal located on?
Lateral
What is the name of the ligament that is commonly sprained during inversion?
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
What joint(s) are foot sprains common at?
Tarsometatarsal Joints
What are the 3 main key signs and symptoms of a fracture?
Swelling, Localized pain, Inability to move or bear weight
Name 2 techniques to manage plantar fasciitis
Stretching the gastroc-soleus and Achilles tendon; Massage of the fascia with a hard ball; Use of an arch taping; Use of a night splint to stretch
Name the two bones in the rearfoot
Talus or Calcaneus
What is the typical etiology for a syndesmotic ankle sprain?
Forced dorsiflexion and/or external rotation
What injury typically occurs at the musculotendinous junction?
Achilles Tendon Rupture
What is the most common way for a Jone's Fracture to occur?
Forced Inversion and Plantarflexion or direct force (stepped on)
How long is the rehabilitation process after surgery for an Achilles Tendon rupture?
6 months
Name 3 bones in the midfoot
Navicular, Medial Cuneiform, Intermediate Cuneiform, Lateral Cuneiform, Cuboid
Which grade of inversion ankle sprain includes increase tearing of the ATF ligament and a possible stretching of the CF?
Grade II
What are the 3 facts about the signs and symptoms of a syndesmotic ankle sprain?
Swelling above classic ankle joint; Ecchymosis possible; Pain over tibiofibular ligaments and deep shin; Pain increases during cutting type drills; Passive ER and DF cause pain