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What is the joint structure of the ankle? What are the restrictions and possible actions?
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structure: hinge joint
restrictions: bony encasement possible actions: dosiflexion and plantar flexion |
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What deviation would the size of the os trigonum cause?
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os trigonum- back side of talus
affects plantar flexion |
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What is Exostosis on Tibia?
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on front of tibia
-limits dorsiflexion |
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What are the signs of External or Outward Tibial Torsion? What are the causes?
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-knees and feet don't line up
-naturally stand and walk with feet turned laterally -"cross-eyed" knees -tibial tuberosity lateral to patella -when sitting, knees face forward, feet turn laterally causes: overturning, habitual pronation, "W" sit, toeing out gait, hereditary (structural) |
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What is Tibial Bow?
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bending, bowing of tibia, gives appearance of sickling feet below
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