T2 L12: Introduction to surgery of the foot and ankle (NHo)
60 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which artery supplies the midsection of the Achilles tendon?

  • Peroneal artery (correct)
  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Posterior tibial artery
  • Sural artery

    • What is the surgical treatment for Achilles rupture?

  • End to end repair
  • Functional bracing
  • VY advancement
  • Tendon transfer (correct)

    • Which position is the patient in during the surgical approach to the Achilles tendon?

  • Supine
  • Lateral
  • Prone (correct)
  • Sitting

    • What is the principal action of the Tibialis Posterior tendon?

    <p>Inverts the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the presenting symptoms of Tibialis Posterior Insufficiency?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical treatment for Tibialis Posterior Insufficiency?

    <p>Reconstruction (tendon transfer)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tendon is used for the transfer in Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction?

    <p>Flexor Hallucis Longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical approach for the Tibialis Posterior tendon?

    <p>Supine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical management for ankle arthritis?

    <p>Arthrodesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical approach for ankle arthrodesis?

    <p>Supine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is commonly injured in ankle sprains?

    <p>Anterior talofibular (ATFL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the anterior drawer test?

    <p>To assess ankle stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial treatment for acute lateral ligament sprains?

    <p>RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sulcus sign used to diagnose?

    <p>Chronic instability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What investigation is useful to demonstrate related pathology in chronic instability cases?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the indications for surgery in ankle instability cases?

    <p>Chronic mechanical instability symptoms not responding to non-operative rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for a bunion?

    <p>Hallux valgus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial treatment for hallux valgus?

    <p>Non-surgical management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dorsomedial approach used for in hallux valgus surgery?

    <p>To access the great toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to an accurate diagnosis in ankle injuries?

    <p>History taking and examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the foot is divided into three sections: hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot?

    <p>Forefoot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Achilles tendon?

    <p>Plantarflexion of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for the heel cord?

    <p>Achilles tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the Achilles tendon approximately?

    <p>15 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aim of treating foot and ankle pathology?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe walking on the soles of the foot in a balanced tripod?

    <p>Plantigrade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surgical technique involves cleaning up the area of a tendon?

    <p>Debridement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the foot compensates when the hindfoot valgus increases?

    <p>Forefoot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical technique used to correct bone abnormalities in the foot?

    <p>Osteotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the foot is vulnerable to pathology?

    <p>Achilles tendon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the true ankle joint?

    <p>Talus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bony point on the medial aspect of the ankle?

    <p>Medial malleolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is commonly known as the heel bone?

    <p>Calcaneus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone sits in the arch created by the tibia and fibula?

    <p>Talus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the foot?

    <p>Digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Tarsal Tunnel?

    <p>To protect the nerves and blood vessels in the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the foot when walking?

    <p>To propel the body forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the foot in shock absorption?

    <p>To absorb and distribute shock throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is the Achilles tendon inserted into?

    <p>Calcaneus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement is dorsiflexion of the ankle?

    <p>Moving the dorsal aspect of the foot up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement is inversion of the ankle?

    <p>Swinging the foot in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite movement of dorsiflexion?

    <p>Plantar flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is responsible for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion?

    <p>True ankle joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligaments stabilize the ankle joints?

    <p>Collateral ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is responsible for inversion and eversion?

    <p>Subtalar joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is located between the talus and calcaneus?

    <p>Subtalar joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament in the foot is known as the deltoid ligament?

    <p>Posterior talus fibula ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is the first one to get damaged in an ankle injury?

    <p>Anterior talus fibula ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint in the foot allows both inversion and eversion movements?

    <p>Transverse tarsal joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the arches in the foot?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the medial longitudinal arch in the foot?

    <p>To provide stability and support during weight-bearing activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause a fallen medial longitudinal arch?

    <p>Degeneration or injury of ligaments and tendons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the plantar fascia in maintaining the arches of the foot?

    <p>To provide support and stability to the longitudinal arches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is plantar fasciitis?

    <p>An inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compartments are found in the leg?

    <p>Anterior, posterior, and lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia?

    <p>Plantar fasciitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to alleviate the pain of plantar fasciitis?

    <p>Rest and anti-inflammatories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the foot is commonly affected by plantar fasciitis?

    <p>Sole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Achilles tendon?

    <p>To extend the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the painful stretching of the Achilles tendon during the first step?

    <p>Achilles tendinopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser