Reconstructive Procedures — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Hallux valgus leads to overriding of the _____ toe and prominence of the 1st MTP head

Answer: 2nd

Flashcard 2: 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 3: Foot drop is characterized by a foot that is _____ and plantarflexed at rest.

Answer: inverted

Flashcard 4: Mallet toe is characterised by flexion deformity of the _____ joint (similar to mallet finger).

Answer: distal IP

Flashcard 5: Plantar fasciitis is initially treated with _____ management.

Answer: conservative

Flashcard 6: Pseudo Jones (avulsion) fracture usually occurs in zone _____ of the metatarsal

Answer: 1

Flashcard 7: Hammer toe refers to the flexion at the _____ joint

Answer: proximal interphalangeal

Flashcard 8: What structural foot abnormalities are associated with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? _____ and hammer toes

Answer: Pes cavus

Flashcard 9: _____ screw is a type of modified cancellous screw with a sharp-pointed tip

Answer: Malleolar