Deformities
Complications
100
Most common type of polydactyly as it occurs in 80% of cases. Involve the fibular side of the foot. Type A indicates a well developed articulated digit. Type B describes a vestigial rudimentary digit devoid of osseous tissue.
What is post-axial polydactyly?
100
Patient states during previous bunion surgery she had a complication. She does not recall the name. She explains the doctor informed her she had elevated creatinine phosphokinase and EKG abnormalities with fever and muscle rigidity.
What is malignant hyperthermia?
200
The most common rearfoot or tarsal coalition with an age onset of symptoms at 12-16 years of age. Predominant symptoms include spasm and adaptive shortening of peroneals, limitation of motion of the subtalar joint and possibly MTJ and pain.
What is the middle talocalcaneal coalition? For 200 points: the most common coalition in the foot?
300
Transverse plane deformity with the apex of deformity at Lisfranc articulation. Clinical signs include separation of the 1st and 2nd digits, inability to abduct metatarsals past midline of foot, if subtalar joint composition present an everted heel is observed, a high arch foot is seen when subtalar joint compensation is not present, and slight hyperactivity of the tibias anterior tendon with walking.
What is metatarsus adductus? Bonus: describe the metatarsus adductus angle.
400
The talus is plantar flexed and the talar head overlaps the forward edge of calcaneus. the bisection line to the talus falls plantar to the cuboid on the lateral. If deformity very severe, talus may line in a vertical position.
What is calcaneus valgus foot?
500
The head and neck of the talus is aligned 60-90 degrees on the body of the talus. Talar head and neck are plantar flexed 45-65 degrees. Anterior aspect of calcaneus rotates beneath talus in medial direction. Posterior aspect of calcaneus rotates laterally.
What is clubfoot?