The Foot

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How would you treat excessive callouses on the feet?

Shave them down

200

What is Morton’s neuroma?

A thickening of the tissue around a nerve leading to the toes.

300

What is the treatment plan for the disease lsted above?

 injection of steroids into the painful area. Decompression surgery

400

What is the most frequently fractured bone in the foot?

The 5th metatarsal bone

500

What is a Jones fx and what bone does it involve?

A Jones fracture is a fracture of the bone on the pinky toe side of your foot, the fifth metatarsal bone.

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100

How many tarsal bones are there?

7

200

What are "MP" joints

metacarpophalangeal

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What is plantar factitious

An inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes.

400

What is turf toe?

A “turf toe” is a sprain of the main joint of your big toe

500

What is Severs disease?

Sever's disease is the most common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those who play sports or exercise regularly.

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100

Which bone of the foot forms a joint with the Tibia?

The tibia forms the knee joint proximally with the femur and forms the ankle joint distally with the fibula and talus.

200

What is a plantar wart?

Hard, grainy growths that appear on the heels or balls of the feet.

300

Steps of an Injury Exam

• Check the person's head by examining the scalp, face, ears, mouth and nose.
• Look for cuts, bruises, bumps or depressions. ...
• Watch for changes in consciousness. ...
• Look for changes in the person's breathing. ...
• Notice how the skin looks and feels. ...
• Look over the body.

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How many bones are in the foot?

26

500

How many joints are in the foot.

33

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100

How many ligaments are in the foot?

107

200

How many muscles are in the foot?

30

300

What is the calcaneus?

heel bone

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What age is plantar factitious most common?

40 and 60

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What is Obesity?

Excess pounds to put extra stress on the foot.