Podiatric surgery
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1. [...], [...] & [...] are soft tissue extensor tenotomy: reduces MPJ contracture
release methods that are uti-
lized to treat digital deformi- flexor tenotomy: reduces IPJ contracture
ties. name them & describe
extensor hood release: reduces MPJ contracture
what the goal of each is.
2. when performing surgical make incisions over the dorsal aspect of the toe ; we do not go
operations on ones digits (i.e. medial-lateral (or close to plantar)
toe fusions), we make inci-
sions [...] & we do not go [...]. this is to avoid damage to arterial circulation & other neurovas-
why? cular structures
3. innervation of the foot re- majority of dorsum: superficial peroneal n.
view
dorsum overlying lateral digits: lateral dorsal cutaneous n.
a majority of the dorsum
of the foot is innervated by 1st interdigital space: deep peroneal n.
the [...]. the dorsum overly-
distal aspect of med. 3 1/2: medial plantar n.
ing the lateral two digits is
innervated by the [...]. the 1st
distal aspect of lat. 1 1/2: lateral plantar n.
interdigital space is innervat-
ed by the [...]. the distal as-
pect of the medial 3 1/2 digits
is innervated by the [...] & the
distal aspect of the lateral 1
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1/2 digits is innervated by the
[...].
4. you perform an operation deep peroneal n.
to fix a patient's hallux val-
gus. they state that they are
satisfied with the results of
the procedure but are con-
cerned that they cannot feel
anything between their 1st
& 2nd digits. which nerve
was likely damaged during
surgery?
5. metatarsal heads have convex ; covered with articular cartilage ; groove plantarly for
a [concave/convex] surface flexor tendons ; another groove that serves for capsule attach-
that is covered with [...]. they ment
have a groove [dorsally/plan-
tarly] for [...] tendons. there tubercles serve for attachment of collateral ligaments & metatar-
is also a groove present that soglenoid suspensory ligaments
serves for [...]. we are also
to remember that they have
tubercles, which serve what
function?
6. all digits of the foot are com- synostosis ; joining of middle & distal phalanges
posed of three bones except
the 5th toe, in some cases. this is the most common digit operated on for hammertoe
this is due to [...], which is de- surgery
fined as [...]. what is another
caveat that we are to remem-
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ber regarding this digit in re-
gard to surgery?
7. what is the relationship be- distal phalanges support the germinal matrices of the overlying
tween the distal phalanges nail
of the digits & the nail?
8. distal interphalangeal joints ginglymus joints ; do not have large ROM ; 10° of dorsi, 40° of
(DIPs) are classified as [...] plantar
joints. they [do/do not] have
a large range of motion. they this is useful for when the heel is elevated off the ground ; the
are able to perform [...]° of toes contract, allowing for stability of the foot
dorsiflexion & [...]° of plan-
tarflexion.
9. what is the plantar plate, fibrocartilaginous continuation of the plantar fascia
what are its functions & what
does it insert on? functions
stabilizes lesser MPJ's plantarly
absorbs compressive load of weight bearing (provides cush-
ion)
insertion
inserts distally on the base of proximal phalanx
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1. [...], [...] & [...] are soft tissue extensor tenotomy: reduces MPJ contracture
release methods that are uti-
lized to treat digital deformi- flexor tenotomy: reduces IPJ contracture
ties. name them & describe
extensor hood release: reduces MPJ contracture
what the goal of each is.
2. when performing surgical make incisions over the dorsal aspect of the toe ; we do not go
operations on ones digits (i.e. medial-lateral (or close to plantar)
toe fusions), we make inci-
sions [...] & we do not go [...]. this is to avoid damage to arterial circulation & other neurovas-
why? cular structures
3. innervation of the foot re- majority of dorsum: superficial peroneal n.
view
dorsum overlying lateral digits: lateral dorsal cutaneous n.
a majority of the dorsum
of the foot is innervated by 1st interdigital space: deep peroneal n.
the [...]. the dorsum overly-
distal aspect of med. 3 1/2: medial plantar n.
ing the lateral two digits is
innervated by the [...]. the 1st
distal aspect of lat. 1 1/2: lateral plantar n.
interdigital space is innervat-
ed by the [...]. the distal as-
pect of the medial 3 1/2 digits
is innervated by the [...] & the
distal aspect of the lateral 1
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1/2 digits is innervated by the
[...].
4. you perform an operation deep peroneal n.
to fix a patient's hallux val-
gus. they state that they are
satisfied with the results of
the procedure but are con-
cerned that they cannot feel
anything between their 1st
& 2nd digits. which nerve
was likely damaged during
surgery?
5. metatarsal heads have convex ; covered with articular cartilage ; groove plantarly for
a [concave/convex] surface flexor tendons ; another groove that serves for capsule attach-
that is covered with [...]. they ment
have a groove [dorsally/plan-
tarly] for [...] tendons. there tubercles serve for attachment of collateral ligaments & metatar-
is also a groove present that soglenoid suspensory ligaments
serves for [...]. we are also
to remember that they have
tubercles, which serve what
function?
6. all digits of the foot are com- synostosis ; joining of middle & distal phalanges
posed of three bones except
the 5th toe, in some cases. this is the most common digit operated on for hammertoe
this is due to [...], which is de- surgery
fined as [...]. what is another
caveat that we are to remem-
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ber regarding this digit in re-
gard to surgery?
7. what is the relationship be- distal phalanges support the germinal matrices of the overlying
tween the distal phalanges nail
of the digits & the nail?
8. distal interphalangeal joints ginglymus joints ; do not have large ROM ; 10° of dorsi, 40° of
(DIPs) are classified as [...] plantar
joints. they [do/do not] have
a large range of motion. they this is useful for when the heel is elevated off the ground ; the
are able to perform [...]° of toes contract, allowing for stability of the foot
dorsiflexion & [...]° of plan-
tarflexion.
9. what is the plantar plate, fibrocartilaginous continuation of the plantar fascia
what are its functions & what
does it insert on? functions
stabilizes lesser MPJ's plantarly
absorbs compressive load of weight bearing (provides cush-
ion)
insertion
inserts distally on the base of proximal phalanx
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