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Pain anterior at the proximal tibia localization points to these 3 conditions
Definition
pes anserins bursitis (medially), stress fracture, tumor
Term
Pain anterior at the middle and distal tibia points to these 2 conditions
Definition
stress fracture, periostitis
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Pain anterolateral indicates this possible condition
Definition
anterior shin splints
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Pain posterior at the upper medial tibia indicates these 2 conditions
Definition
tennis leg, flexor digitorum longus tendonitis
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Pain posterior at the middle and lower third of the tibia indicates these 2 conditions
Definition
stress fracture, posterior shin splints
Term
Pain posterior at the calf muscle belly indicates these 2 conditions
Definition
muscle tear, DVT
Term
Pain posterior at the achilles tendon indicates
Definition
achilles tendonitis
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Pain posterior at the insertion of the achilles into the calcaneus indicates these 3 conditions
Definition
retrocalcaneal bursitis, exotosis, achilles tendinitis
Term
When a patient reports sudden onset of pain in the calf it is important to identify whether there is a ____ or _____
Definition
direct trauma or sudden movement
Term
Minor trauma in an older patient may initiate a ___
Definition
DVT
Term
Tearing of the _____ may occur with extension of the knee coupled with dorsiflexion of the ankle.
Definition
medial gastrocnemius
Term
Tearing of the medial gastrocnemius the patient will report a ___ and an associated severe stabbing pain
Definition
pop
Term
Patients who just begun an exercise routine or work standing on hard surfaces may develop ___
Definition
shin splints
Term
Athletes that suddenly increase duration, intensity, or speed are prone to ____
Definition
stress fractures
Term
With female athletes it is important to determine _____
Definition
menstrual status
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Amenorrhea coupled with endurance type training suggests ___ as a cause of tibial pain
Definition
stress fracture
Term
Amenorrhea is ____
Definition
lack of a menstrual period
Term
Runners that complain of aching, cramping pain always occurring at a specific distance is suggestive of ___
Definition
compartment syndrome
Term
Patients that complain of leg pain that occurs with walking and is relieved by rest is likely to have a form of ____
Definition
claudication
Term
___ claudication is secondary to spinal stenosis
Definition
Neurogenic
Term
_____ claudication involves stenosis of peripheral blood vessels compromising the blood supply to the muscles
Definition
Vascular
Term
4 risk factors of vascular claudication are
Definition
smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholestorolemia
Term
Patients with vascular claudication may present with these 5 symptoms
Definition
diminished pulse, pallor, reduced capillary filling, trophic changes and hair loss, nonhealing ulcers or gangrene
Term
Percussion distal or proximal to a tender area that causes pain at the site is a ___
Definition
stress fracture
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This type of swelling resolves with leg elevation and is indicative of a vascular cause.
Definition
Diffuse swelling
Term
Swelling localized to a specific compartment of the leg is suggestive of ___
Definition
compartment syndrome
Term
Localized swelling is suggestive of ___ if found more in the belly of the triceps surae group
Definition
DVT
Term
Localized swelling of the tibia or fibula is suggestive of a ___
Definition
stress fracture
Term
Squeezing of the calf muscle and failure to reproduce plantar flexion indicates a
Definition
rupture of the achilles tendon
Term
Passive plantar flexion of the ankle may increase pain in the calf with these two conditions
Definition
DVT, calf strain
Term
Classic Presentation: An older patient complains of leg pain after walking for a few minutes and must stop and rest before continuing. The description may be cramping, tightening, or tiredness of the legs. The relief of resting is almost immediate. The patient has indications of cardiovascular risk factors
Definition
intermittent claudication
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Classic Presentation: The patient complains of anterior or posterior lower leg pain that is often insidious in onset. If asked the patient may remember walking or running on a hard surface. The pain is a deep ache that is often worse with weight bearing
Definition
shin splints
Term
Classic Presentation: The patient is usually an active individual who develops insidious onset of tibial pain. Overuse from running or prolonged activity on hard surfaces may be evident in the history.
Definition
Tibial stress fracture
Term
Classic Presentation:The presentation varies depending on the compartment involved and whether it is acute or chronic. Typically the patient is an athlete complaining of aching or cramping of the leg following exercise. Pain is relieved by rest initially. There may be complaints of numbness/tingling into various parts of the foot
Definition
compartment syndrome
Term
Classic Presentation: The patient is often an athlete who complains of pain in the achilles tendon following jumping or running activities
Definition
achilles tendonitis
Term
Neurologic dysfunction associated with metabolic neuropathies as seen with ___ is often seen first distally in the feet.
Definition
diabetes
Term
When compromised by vascular and/or sensory deficits a patient is more prone to the long term consequences of ____
Definition
unnoticed or unattended lesions (diabetics)
Term
The majority of foot complaints are due to___
Definition
lack of adequate footwear
Term
If the foot is too mobile (hyperpronated) the lack of support may cause ___
Definition
plantar fasciitis and strain to posterior tibialis tendons
Term
The most common ankle sprains are ___ sprains
Definition
inversion
Term
This test will challenge the ankle for stability posterior to anterior
Definition
drawer test
Term
Inversion will challenge the ankle on the ___ side
Definition
lateral
Term
Eversion will challenge the ankle on the ___ side
Definition
medial
Term
The distal tibiofibular joint is considered to be the ___
Definition
hindfoot
Term
____ will cause the interosseus membrane to stretch causing superior movement of the proximal tibiofibular joint with accompanied external rotation.
Definition
dorsiflexion
Term
This movement will cause the interosseous membrane to contract, inferior movement of the proximal tibiofibular joint, and internal rotation
Definition
plantarflexion
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The talar/malleolar joint is referred to as the ___ joint
Definition
talocrural joint
Term
This talus and the calcaneus joint is referred to as the __ joint
Definition
subtalar joint
Term
Lateral ligamentous support of the ankle is provided by these 3 ligaments
Definition
anterior talofibular ligament, posterior talofibular ligament, and the calcanofibular ligament
Term
This ligament supports against inversion and a-p movement
Definition
anterior talofibular ligament
Term
This ligament supports against excessive dorsiflexion and adduction
Definition
posterior talofibular ligament
Term
This ligament is a major stabilizer for inversion
Definition
calcaneofibular ligament
Term
This ligament consists of the tibionavicular ligament, tibiocalcaneal, and the anterior and posterior tibiotalar ligaments.
Definition
deltoid ligament
Term
This ligament acts to prevent major eversion of the ankle
Definition
deltoid ligament
Term
This area is the interconnections between the calcaneus and the midtarsal bones, including the cuboid, navicular, and cuneiforms
Definition
midfoot
Term
This area is made up of the distal articulations of the metatarsal, metatarsophalangeal, and interphalangeal joints
Definition
forefoot
Term
The ___ position is when the foot is in supination (exception of the phalanges)
Definition
closed packed position
Term
This movement involves a triplaner movement of adduction, plantarflexion, and eversion
Definition
supination
Term
This movement involves a triplaner movement of abduction, dorsiflexion, and inversion
Definition
pronation
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Supination in the hindfoot may be comensated by ___ in the forefoot
Definition
pronation
Term
When the forefoot is held in an inverted position while the subtalar joint is in a neutral position, ____ occurs
Definition
forefoot varus
Term
___ will have a flattened medial longitudinal arch
Definition
forefoot varus
Term
When the forefoot is held in an everted position with the subtalar joint in a neutral position, ___ occurs
Definition
forefoot valgus
Term
___ is a similar presentation to when the first toe is in contact with the ground when the other metatarsal head is not
Definition
forefoot valgus
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This occurs when the calcaneus is held in an inverted position while the subtalar joint is in neutral
Definition
hindfoot varus
Term
___ often occurs when the tibia is bowed outward (tibia varum)
Definition
hindfoot varus
Term
Hindfoot varus will create excessive ___ in the foot and the lower extremity
Definition
torque
Term
This occurs when the calcaneus is held in an everted position while the subtalar joint is in a neutral position
Definition
hindfoot valgus
Term
This deformity causes major difficulty because of the lack of stability of the heel contact
Definition
hindfoot valgus
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This is a restriction to dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint
Definition
Equinus (talipes equinus)
Term
This is most often is due to contracture of the soleus or the gastrocnemius
Definition
equinus
Term
The ___ phase of the gait cycle is the majority of the cycle (62%)
Definition
stance phase
Term
To dissipate the ground forces the talus is ___, tibia ___ rotation, which unlocks the midtarsal and the talocalcaneal joint which creates ____
Definition
everted, internal rotation, pronation
Term
Associated with internal rotation of the tiba ___ the knee
Definition
unlocks
Term
Most of the movement of the foot is determined by which two joint complexes
Definition
subtalar, midtalar
Term
What two structures often move in an opposite direction of the rest of the foot
Definition
first metatarsal and the first cuneiform
Term
This is when the medial forefoot does not touch the ground unless the foot pronates to bring it down
Definition
compensated forefoot varus
Term
Without reference to weight bearing these two muscles are dorsiflexors of the foot
Definition
tibialis anterior, peroneus tertius
Term
These three muscles are plantarflexors
Definition
peroneus longus, brevis, tibialis posterior
Term
Eversion of the foot is done primarily by the
Definition
peronials
Term
Inversion of the foot is done primarily by the
Definition
tibialis anterior and posterior
Term
Tendons that pass medially to the subtalar joint are ___
Definition
supinators
Term
The muscles that pass lateral to the subtalar joint are ___
Definition
pronators
Term
Based on the position of the first metatarsal the ___ may act as a pronator or a supinator
Definition
peroneus longus
Term
Plantarflexion/Inversion ankle sprain will injure these 3 ligaments
Definition
anterior talofibular ligament, calcanofibuluar ligament, posterior talofibular ligament
Term
Dorsiflexion/eversion ankle sprain will injure this ligament group
Definition
deltoid
Term
___ sprains are often associated with dislocation
Definition
eversion
Term
Twisting injury at the ankle with the foot fixed (ski boot) consider
Definition
distal tibial and fibular fracture or diastasis
Term
___ is considered as an ankle dislocation without fracture
Definition
diastasis
Term
Sudden dorsiflexion of the first toe is called ___
Definition
turf toe
Term
Sudden plantarflexion of the first toe is called ___
Definition
sand toe
Term
Acute traumatic injury to the first MTP joint consider these two conditions
Definition
turf toe, sesamoiditis
Term
Nontraumatic injury to the first MTP joint consider these 3 conditions
Definition
hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, gout
Term
Acute traumatic injury to the fifth metatarsal consider these 3 conditions
Definition
transverse (Jones) fracture, avulsion fracture, spiral fracture
Term
Nontraumatic injury to the fifth metatarsal consider these 2 conditions
Definition
peroneus brevis insertional tendonitis, Iselin's disease
Term
Acute traumatic injury to the metatarsals consider this condition
Definition
stress fracture
Term
Nontraumatic injury to the metatarsals consider these 3 conditions
Definition
interdigital neuroma (b/t 2nd and 3rd), Freiberg's (2nd), stress fracture
Term
Medial acute traumatic in the midfoot consider these 3 conditions
Definition
fracture, rupture of the plantar fascia, navicular subluxation
Term
Midfoot nontraumatic injury consider these 5 conditions
Definition
accessory navicular, Kohlers disease, navicular subluxation, stress fracture, plantar fasciitis
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Lateral midfoot acute traumatic injury consider these 2 conditions
Definition
fracture, cuboid subluxation
Term
Lateral midfoot nontraumatic injury consider these 2 conditions
Definition
cuboid subluxation, peroneus brevis tendonitis
Term
Anterior acute traumatic injury to the midfoot consider these 2 conditions
Definition
fracture, subluxation
Term
Anterior nontraumatic injury to the midfoot considter these 3 conditions
Definition
talar exostosis, anterior tibial nerve compression, subluxation
Term
Acute traumatic injury to the posterior hindfoot consider these 2 conditions
Definition
achilles rupture, achilles tendonitis
Term
Nontraumatic injury to the posterior hindfoot consider these 4 conditions
Definition
pump bump, achilles tendonitis, retrocalcaneal bursitis, blisters
Term
Acute traumatic injury to the plantar hindfoot consider these two conditions
Definition
calcaneal fracture, bone bruise
Term
Nontraumatic injury to the plantar hindfoot consider these 4 conditions
Definition
fat pad syndrome, plantar fasciitis, subluxation, Sever's disease
Term
Sudden propulsion may on occasion cause a ___ fracture
Definition
spiral (fifth metatarsal)
Term
When a toe hits/catches a rug or stairs and it is non painful consider a ___ component
Definition
neural
Term
A bunion of the first MTP indicates ____
Definition
hallux valgus
Term
Boney protrusion of the anterior ankle is due to ___
Definition
talar exostosis
Term
Deformity of the posterior heel suggests ___
Definition
hagland's deformity
Term
A prominent posterosuperior lateral boarder of the calcaneus is known as ____
Definition
hagland's deformity
Term
An associated retrocalcaneal bursa is known as
Definition
pump bump
Term
When numbness and tingling extends across the bottom of the foot ___ is likely due to ___ compression
Definition
tarsal tunnel syndrome, posterior tibial nerve compression
Term
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is likely associated with an ___ foot
Definition
overpronated
Term
When numbness occurs between the toes ___ is suspected
Definition
interdigital neuritis due to transverse compression of the metatarsal
Term
Excessive lateral wear of the shoe would suggest ___
Definition
pes planus
Term
Excessive medial wear of the shoe would suggest ___
Definition
pes cavus
Term
bunion development on the medial aspect of the first MTP joint is indicative of ___
Definition
hallux valgus
Term
Bunion development at the 5 MTP is referred to as ___
Definition
tailors bunion or bunionette
Term
Tailors bunion is due to a forefoot _____
Definition
valgus
Term
A ____ is found with a callus formation under the second through the third or fourth metatarsal heads
Definition
forefoot varus
Term
A ___ is found with a callus formation under the 1st, 2nd, and sometimes 3rd metatarsal heads
Definition
forefoot valgus
Term
The foot is primarily innervated by ___ to ___ nerve roots
Definition
L4-S2
Term
When there is numbness and tingling on the bottom of the foot and tinels test is positive on the posterior tibial nerve this suggests ___
Definition
tarsal tunnel syndrome
Term
If the numbness and tingling is more found in the toes and possible associated motor loss tinels tap is done on the anterior ankle on the ____ nerve
Definition
anterior tibial branch of deep peronial
Term
Symptoms running from the medial knee down to the medial foot the tinels tap will be testing the ___ nerve involvement
Definition
saphenous
Term
If sensation is decreased between the first two toes there is ___ nerve involvement
Definition
deep peroneal
Term
If there is numbness between the toes other than 1 and 2 there is ___ nerve involvement
Definition
interdigital nerve
Term
If there is pain and numbness to the plantar aspect of the foot and extension increases pain and flexion decreases pain there is likely a ____
Definition
neuroma
Term
dorsiflexion/eversion resisted motion will test for tendonitis in the _____
Definition
peroneus tertius

*stretching into plantarflexion/inversion will increase pain
Term
dorsiflexion/inversion resisted motion will test for tendonitis in the ___
Definition
tibialis anterior

*stretching into dorsiflexion/eversion will increase pain
Term
Plantarflexion/eversion resisted motion will test for tendonitis in the ___
Definition
peroneus longus and brevis

*stretching into plantarflexion will usually be more painful than dorsiflexion
Term
Plantarflexion/inversion resisted motion will test for tendonitis in the ___
Definition
tibialis posterior

*stretching into dorsiflexion will increase pain
Term
What are 3relevant findings of the mid foot
Definition
tenderness of the base of the fifth metatarsal, tenderness at the navicular, the ability to bear weight immediately after the injury or in ER
Term
The primary differential diagnosis of the plantar heel is between what two conditions
Definition
plantar faciitis, fat pad syndrome
Term
The primary distinction between fat pad syndrome and plantar faciitis is ___
Definition
location of tenderness
Term
___ is a condition when there is relief by pressing the foot together
Definition
fat pad syndrome
Term
Plantar faciitis is painful at the ____
Definition
medial heel because of the attachment of medial tuberosity of the calcaneus
Term
The pain with plantar faciitis is often felt along the ____
Definition
medial longitudinal arch
Term
Classic presentation: The patient presents with pain on the bottom of the great toe. He or she may remember the onset occurring while pushing off with the toe or after forced dorsiflexion
Definition
Sesamoiditis
Term
Classic presentation: The patient presents with a complaint of deformity and pain on the medial side of the 1st MTP joint. The patient is often a middle aged women.
Definition
Hallux Valgus
Term
Classic presentation: The patient presents with toe pain felt of the dorsal surface. The patient is usually elderly or may be an athelete with repetitive capsular sprains
Definition
Hallux Rigidus
Term
Classic presentation: The patient often is an athlete complaining of first toe pain especially when the toe is bent back. There may be a history of trauma that forced the toe into dorsiflexion.
Definition
Turf Toe
Term
Classic presentation: The patient is usually middle aged or older complaining of an acute attack of first toe pain. The toe appears swollen or red
Definition
Gout
Term
Classic presentation: The patient complains of pain at the bottom of the foot, specifically at the sole
Definition
Metatarsalgia
Term
Classic presentation: The patient complains of pain on the bottom of the sole. The onset is insidious and the patient notices less pain when barefoot.
Definition
Morton's Neuroma
Term
Classic presentation: The patient presents with a complaint of rather constant pain of the forefoot, especially with weight bearing. There is almost always a history of prolonged walking or running
Definition
Stress fracture
Term
Classic presentation: The patient often will complain of a sudden onset of lateral foot pain following an inversion ankle sprain. Other patients may report sudden lateral foot pain during running or jumping
Definition
Fifth metatarsal fracture
Term
Classic presentation: The patient (usually a child 6 yrs) who complains of inner foot pain. The parent reports the child walks on the outer side of the foot.
Definition
Osteochondrosis of the navicular
Term
Classic presentation: An older individual with a complaint of heel pain. The pain is in the middle of the heel and is much worse with weight bearing. Pain is often relieved when the foot is squeezed together.
Definition
Fat pad syndrome
Term
Classic presentation: The patient complains of a sharp heel pain that radiates along the bottom of the medial/inside of the foot. The pain is often worse in the morning
Definition
Plantar faciitis
Term
Classic presentation: The patient complains of numbness and tingling across the bottom of the foot, often at the sole or the first toe. The onset is insidious and not associated with low back or leg pain
Definition
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Term
Classic presentation: pain is on dorsiflexion and occasionally numbness and tingling into the toes. Palpable mass will be found in the sinus tarsi
Definition
anterior talar osteophytes
Term
Classic presentation: pain on plantarflexion and occasionally numbness and tingling into the toes
Definition
posterior talar osteophytes
Term
Classic presentation: A patient of any age that presents with ankle pain and swelling following a twisting injury.
Definition
ankle sprain

*most common inversion
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