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tinnel's sign over what nerve will check for tarsal tunnel?
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tibial
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what is the thompson test and what does it test for?
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squeeze the calcaneal tendon proximal to injury and it should cause plantarflexion. If there is no plantarflexion, then the tendon is ruptured
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what is a "high ankle sprain?"
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sprain of anterior tibiofibular lig AKA the syndesmosis
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what tests can you do to check for ankle sprain?
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anterior drawer test
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what is another term for the diabetic foot?
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carcot arthropathy
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what is primary pathology in charcot arthropathy?
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diabetics lose blood flow to foot, thus bone loses calcium and everything gets messed up
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hallux valgus is common in what population and can cause what?
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high heel wearers, can cause hammer toes and big bunions
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what is a mallet toe and how can it be fixed?
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permanent flexion of DIP and it needs surgery
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what is hammer toe and how can it be fixed?
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permanent flexion of PIP and it needs surgery
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