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21 Cards in this Set
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function of the foot |
Support.bale that provides stability in ah upright posture © Allows rotationbf~!he tibia andti buda - © Provides flexibility for absorption of shock )\ \ © Allows for adaptation of w.I uneven terrain © Acts as a lever during push off of gait |
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Foot Problems , |
© Alter the,ipechanics of gait ) Causing pain/pathology in other LE joints \ © 80% of the population will be I plagued.by foot problems at I some point I © Most conditions can be treated conservatively |
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Plantar Fascist
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Chronic i:hflgmmation of the plantar aponeurosis~\.. not have an associated ) May or may n he el s pur (depending.f)n chronic ws acute) ) Repetitive micro-trauma ) Chronic traction indicated by pain along the medial border of the calcaneus some may have pain throughout the entire length of the fascia |
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treatment for Plantar Fasciitis © |
Conservative ) lce ) NSAIDS ) Gentle gastroc/soleus. stretching Modalities as needed Strengthening Manual therapy techniques Steroid injections Night splinting surgical fasciotomy plantar facia release p3 s2 |
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~Achilles Tendinitis © |
Overuse~inj\Jry following repetitive microtraumb/Q.verloading of the tendon ) Localized pain ih tRe distal aspect of tendon © Symptoms include: ) Soft tissue swelling '\ ) Pain ) Crepitus- caused by the ) Formation of fibrous tissue ) in the latter staaes of disease. |
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~Achilles Tendinitis |
© Conservative managem ) Rest ) lcd ) NSAIDS ) Progressive exercise as t61erated/eccentrics ) Physical agents as needed © ALL AGGRAVATING FACTORS MUST BE STOPPED . . , |
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~'Achilles Tendon Rupture |
© Injury res01tir)g from excessive sudden plantarflexion © Usually occur 3 to 4'Cm proximal to the insertion\ ' ' at the calcaneus :: (decreased vascularity). . © Mostly common in males between 20 50 years of age |
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Achilles Tendon Rupture op treatment non op |
© Non-operative treatment: ) Immobilization.x 8 weeks © Operative treatment: ) End to end primary repair Ff» Direct repair with augmentation with tendon |
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Compartment Syndrome |
© Clinical symptoms: ) Pain ) Palpable swelling , Parasthesias © Acute or chronic eJevations ihtissue pressure within closed fascial space,. ) Results in occlusion of the vessels with compromised xP) ] neuromuscular function ) Warm and shiny skin |
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compartmwnt sydrome compartments |
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Treatment for Compartment syndrome |
Fasciotorhy; relieves intra- , compartmehtal pressure K\ .I ' by opening/re16aling the fascial compartment. ) Surgical incision will be ieft. open and managed with sterile bandaging to allow _: . for release of pressure |
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Post-op Fasciotomy Care |
© lce packs and elevation (imiediatelyj..' © Gentle ROM of knee and ankle/ ambulation as tolerated (2 days post-oP) © Musclee £l11115191Elghy is following surgery '\ '\ ) Heavyresistance.and intense exercise should be avoided |
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morton's neuroma |
Benign tumor of a nerve causing pain . into t'he toegand plantar and/or dorsal surfaces of thefoot hUsuallsy in befwe en'the and 4th metatarsal © Present bilaterally in 1 5%of all cases © Patient will present with: \. \ ) Burning ) Cramping ) Catching sensation |
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morton's Neuroma conservative treatments |
© Usually treated..conservatively ) Metatarsal pad ) Wider, softer shoes \:\ ) Cortico-steroid injections~x.... ) Physical Therapy: : . . Active range of motion . Thermal agents as necessary |
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Marton's Neuroma surgical |
Surgical intervention requires an excision \ of the neurorna '\ \ \- © Post-op care: \ \ ) Early ROM to limit stiffness ) PWB -) FWB as tolerated .\* ) Compression bandaging ) Thermal agents as indicated |
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Hallux Valgus |
© Lateral (&algus) deviation of the.gr eat of soft tissue and toe with deft)rarity o © Irritated by improperfootwear ) Pain is usually eliminated by removal of shoes © Conservative management:\ . , , ) Change in footwear ) Orthotics ) Modification of activity |
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hammer toe claw toe mallet toe |
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