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20 Cards in this Set
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which part of the foot is more frequently injured in women and why?
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forefoot
wider toe box and lower heels |
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what is the most common problem seen in the midfoot?
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chronic dorsal pain secondary to osteoarthritis
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what is the most common hindfoot problem?
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plantar heel pain secondary to plantar fasciitis
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what can posterior heel pain be due to?
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ill fitting shoes
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what problem is often overlooked in the hindfoot?
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posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
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how will posterior tibial tendon dysfunction present?
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pain posterior and distal to medial malleolus in the region of the tendon
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what are 3 hallmarks of ankle sprains?
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acute anterolateral pain with swelling
echymosis giving way sensation |
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what is a possible adverse reaction to floroquinolones in women?
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achilles tendon rupture
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what will achilles tendon rupture present as?
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sudden onset "severe" calf pain
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where does achilles tendon rupture usually occur?
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5-7cm from the insertion at calcaneus
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what is most commonly torn in an ankle sprain?
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anterior talofibular and calcaniofibular ligaments
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what can slow the return to normal activities in an ankle sprain?
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casting/immobilization longer than 3 weeks
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what are 2 causes of sensory neuropathy?
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skin ulcerations
infection |
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what are 2 causes of motor neuropathy?
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intrinsic motor weakness with claw toe
subluxations |
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what is a charcot joint?
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deformity and subluxations resulting from repetitive stress and trauma due to loss of proprioception
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what 4 things should you do to test a diabetic foot?
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thorough evaluation of the foot (motor, sensory)
deep inspection of ulcer check for charcot with hot, red, swollen intact skin radiology |
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what is the main treatment priority with diabetic foot?
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prevent amputations
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what is a lisfranc fracture?
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traumatic disruption of the second tarsometatarsal joint
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which type of ankle fractures tend to be stable?
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unilateral
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what is the most common site for a stress fracutre?
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2nd metatarsal
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