Practice Quiz Ch 8 Pt 2 Foot and Toe Pathologies

For which problem would one recommend proper bathing, regularly changing socks, and keeping the area dry to help prevent the buildup of fungi?

Tinea pedis

What injury can be caused by axial load placed on the rear foot while weight bearing or on extended toes, forcing the foot and ankle into dorsiflexion.

lisfranc

What injury can occur with the following mechanism: foot planted and ankle is subsequently dorsiflexed, causes hyperextension of the first MTP?

turf toe

What pain characteristics present with sesamoiditis? (select all that apply)

pain or snapping as hallux extends, local pain over sesamoids

What type of fracture is located 2 cm from the tip of the 5th metatarsal, and is prone to nonunion?

jones fracture

A patient presents to your ATR with chronic heel pain after prolonged walking. What differential diagnosis would you consider? (select all that apply)

tarsal tunnel, calcaneal fracture, heel spur, plantar fasciitis

What previous condition is associated with elevated levels of uric acid that may cause rapid swelling, redness, and pain  in the great toe?

gout

What condition is caused by a compression of the posterior tibial nerve?

tarsal tunnel

All are characteristics of plantar fasciitis EXCEPT:

pain at insertion with toe walking