Foot and Ankle Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: Clinical features of Hallux valgus includes _____

Answer: pain>deformity

Flashcard 12: Mallet toe is characterised by flexion deformity of the _____ joint (similar to mallet finger).

Answer: distal IP

Flashcard 13: Hammer toe refers to the flexion at the _____ joint

Answer: proximal interphalangeal

Flashcard 14: What are the primary conservative treatments for Hallux valgus?

Answer: Wide toe-box shoes and interdigital (toe) spacers

Extra: Conservative management of hallux valgus (bunions) focuses on symptom relief and slowing progression. Key measures include footwear modification (wide, deep toe-box; low heels) and the use of orthotics or interdigital spacers to reduce pressure. Surgery is the only definitive way to correct the deformity.

Flashcard 15: Pseudo Jones (avulsion) fracture usually occurs in zone _____ of the metatarsal

Answer: 1

Flashcard 16: Robert Jones fracture usually occurs in zone _____ of the metatarsal

Answer: 2

Flashcard 17: _____ screw is a type of modified cancellous screw with a sharp-pointed tip

Answer: Malleolar

Flashcard 18: Stress fractures usually occur in zone _____ of the 5th metatarsal.

Answer: 3

Flashcard 19: Plantar fasciitis is initially treated with _____ management.

Answer: conservative