3- Common Lower Limb Variations Flashcards by Ben Young

Q

At birth, chuldren normally have valgus legs. True/False?

A

False

At birth, legs are normally varus (bow-legged) and eventually develop into valgus (knock-knee) at 3yrs old

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Flat feet can be physiological. True/False?

A

True

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Q

Describe mobile/flexible flat feet

A

Flatted medial arch forms with dorsiflexion of great toe

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Q

What can cause flexible flat foot?

A

Ligamentous laxity

Familial trait

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Flexible flat foot is only present on weight bearing. True/False?

A

True

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Describe rigid flat foot

A

Medial arch remains flat regardless of weight bearing or dorsiflexion

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What is the likely underlying abnormality in rigid flat foot?

A

Tarsal coalition, where bones of hindfoot have abnormal connection

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