Ankle and Foot Injuries Flashcards

Flashcards for ankle and foot injuries based on lecture notes.

Dorsiflexion

Movement of the foot upwards towards the shin.

Ankle Taping Stirrups

Should be applied Medial to Lateral.

Final Ankle Taping Check

Uncovered spots and capillary refill.

Anterior Drawer Test (Ankle)

Checks the integrity of the Anterior Talofibular ligament (ATFL), Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL), and Posterior Talofibular ligament (PTFL).

Talar Tilt Test (Ankle)

Involves applying Inversion and Eversion motions to the ankle to assess ligament stability.

High Ankle Sprain

Involves damage to the Syndesmosis.

Most Common Ankle Sprain

Lateral Ankle Sprain.

Deltoid Ligament

Located on the medial side of the ankle.

Lateral Ankle Ligaments

ATFL (Anterior Talofibular Ligament), CFL (Calcaneofibular Ligament), PTFL (Posterior Talofibular Ligament).

Ankle Sprain Grades

3

Ankle Dorsiflexion Muscles

Tibialis Anterior, Extensor Hallucis Longus, Extensor Digitorum Longus, Peroneus Tertius.

Ottawa Ankle Rules

Inability to weight bear for at least 4 steps. Point tenderness on the distal 6cm of the fibula or tibia.

March vs. Jones Fracture

Location: Jones = 5th toe, March = 2nd toe. Cause: Jones = Trauma, March = Stress/Overuse.

Gamekeeper's Thumb

Injury to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) of the thumb.