Foot Competency Evaluation

builds off of the one sent in text by providing visuals + clarifying some points

March fracture is also called ___ and looks like ?

stress fracture

comminuted fracture looks like

more than 2 fractured pieces

avulsion fracture

ligament tears off a small part of bone

ankle sprain on xray looks like

ankle rolled outward and foot turns inward

ankle effusion

build up of fluid in ankle joint

bone spurs

calcium deposist found commo

gout

inflammatory arthritis commonly affecting the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint

Foot structures needed to be included:

Distal phalanges through tuberosity of calcaneus.

how to tell if each image is of diagnostic quality? (3)

Coverage

• Entire foot included.

• Distal phalanges through posterior calcaneus visible.

• Soft tissue borders visible.

Exposure

• Bone cortex and trabecular pattern visible.

• Joint spaces visible.

Positioning

• Required structures for the specific projection demonstrated clearly.

• Proper alignment with minimal rotation