T2 L12: Introduction to surgery of the foot and ankle (NHo)

Which artery supplies the midsection of the Achilles tendon?

What is the surgical treatment for Achilles rupture?

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

What is the principal action of the Tibialis Posterior tendon?

What are the presenting symptoms of Tibialis Posterior Insufficiency?

What is the surgical treatment for Tibialis Posterior Insufficiency?

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

What is the surgical approach for the Tibialis Posterior tendon?

What is the surgical management for ankle arthritis?

What is the surgical approach for ankle arthrodesis?

Which ligament is commonly injured in ankle sprains?

What is the purpose of the anterior drawer test?

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

What is the sulcus sign used to diagnose?

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

What are the indications for surgery in ankle instability cases?

What is the medical term for a bunion?

What is the initial treatment for hallux valgus?

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

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

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

What is the main function of the Achilles tendon?

What is the medical term for the heel cord?

What is the length of the Achilles tendon approximately?

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

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

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

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

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

Which part of the foot is vulnerable to pathology?

Which bone forms the true ankle joint?

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

Which bone is commonly known as the heel bone?

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

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

What is the purpose of the Tarsal Tunnel?

What is the main function of the foot when walking?

What is the role of the foot in shock absorption?

Which bone is the Achilles tendon inserted into?

What movement is dorsiflexion of the ankle?

What movement is inversion of the ankle?

What is the opposite movement of dorsiflexion?

Which joint is responsible for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion?

Which ligaments stabilize the ankle joints?

Which joint is responsible for inversion and eversion?

Which joint is located between the talus and calcaneus?

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

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

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

What is the function of the arches in the foot?

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

What can cause a fallen medial longitudinal arch?

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

What is plantar fasciitis?

Which compartments are found in the leg?

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

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

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

What is the main function of the Achilles tendon?

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