Anatomy
The foot is made of three regions and contains ____ bones.
How many is 26?
Pain at the first MTP joint, common with those that wear heels or narrow shoes.
What is hallux valgus?
True or False: When performing the Thompson test the foot must be off the table.
What is true?
If a patient sustains a lower extremity injury the two areas that vascularity be assessed are the dorsal pedal pulse and __________. (Not cap refill)
What is the posterior tibial artery?
Compression of the posterior tibial nerve is related to this injury.
What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?
This ligament is assessed with the talar tilt test for eversion.
What is the deltoid ligament?
Common site of swelling with an inversion ankle sprain.
What is the sinus tarsi?
What are heel spurs?
This test assesses the stability of the anterior talofibular ligament.
What is the anterior drawer test?
Two bean-like structures associated with the first MTP joint.
What are the sesamoid bones?
Centralized pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
Where is the medial calcaneal tubercle?
When assessing a patient's arch, if they have supple pes planus the arch will disappear when weight bearing. This assessment can be useful in diagnosing pes planus.
What is the navicular drop test?
True or False: The cuboid is associated with the Ottawa Ankle Rules.
What is False?
What is the talus?
When a fracture is suspected in the lower leg/ankle these two tests can be used.
What is the compression/squeeze test and the bump test?