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Flashcards in Common Foot Problems Deck (7)
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1
Q

Compensated Forefoot Varus

A

Hindfoot everts to compensate for varus positioning of forefoot

  • decreased arch
  • callus under 2-3 mT
  • Hallux valgus

Tx: FO with forefoot posting.

2
Q

Uncompensated forefoot varus

A

Hindfoot does not have available eversion.

-callus and pressure on 4-5

Tx- FO with forefoot posting.

3
Q

Forefoot supinatus

A

Soft tissue deformity

Tx- physical therapy to stretch

4
Q

Rearfoot varus

A

2-3 degrees of inversion is normal.

Tx- FO with rear foot medial posting.

Forefoot posting.

5
Q

Uncompensated Rearfoot Varus

A

Tx- FO with rear foot medial posting.

6
Q

Forefoot Valgus

A

Attempted rear foot varus to reduce valves.

High incidence of lateral ankle sprains

Tx- FO with lateral forefoot posting, rear foot stabilization.

7
Q

PF 1st ray

A

Same as forefoot valgus