Toe Injuries
This is a sprain/strain/contusion to the metatarsalphalangeal-joint. It can be helped by splints/taping, using ice slush, and resting.
What is Turf Toe?
Out for 3-7 days, localized tenderness over ligament, pain when ligament is stretched, no loss of function
Peroneus longus, peroneus brevis
What are the evertors?
Two bones, tibia and fibula
How many bones are in the lower leg?
Medial longitudinal, lateral longitudinal, transverse
What are the three arches of the foot?
These are friction points on the foot.
What are calluses/blisters/corns?
Out for 10-21 days, tenderness over all ligaments, pain w/ motion
What is a moderate lateral ankle sprain?
Talus, Tibia, and Fibula
What bones make up the ankle?
2, superior tibiofibular ligament and the inferior tibiofibular ligament
How many ligaments does the lower leg have?
7 times the pressure of the body
This occurs when toenails aren't cut properly, and the toenail grows sideways.
What is an ingrown toenail?
Out for 6-8 weeks, usually requires surgery. Severe pain and spasm, loss of function
What is a severe lateral ankle sprain?
Gastrocneumius, soleus, flexor hallucis longus, tibialis posterior
What are the plantar-flexors?
Where the bone or bones are exposed
What is an open or compound fracture?
1st and 5th metatarsals
What are the weight bearing structures?
This is caused by repeated blows to the end of the the nail, or poor fitting shoes, or contact with an object or person. Can be fixed by draining it or leaving it alone.
What is sublingual hematoma?
Fracture of the fibula
What is a potts fracture?
ATF, CF, and PTF
What are the lateral ligaments in the ankle?
What is a closed fracture?
High arches
What is pes cavis?
What is a stress fracture?
Unusal but does occur to deltoid ligament
What is a medial ankle sprain?
Tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, peroneus tertius
What muscles are dorsiflexors?
Idopathic condition, possible causes are lack of range of motion, lack of strengthening, lack of flexibility, etc.
What are shin splints?
Flat footed
What is pes planus?