MSK podiatry Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Bunion (hallux valgus) -
correct answer ✅lateral deviation of hallux (great toe) on the first
metatarsal
HPI- genetics, shoes (high heels), 1st metatarsal hypermobility
DX- clinical, Xray
tx; wider shoes, orthotics, ice, NSAIDS, surgical revision
osteoarthritis of 1st MT -
correct answer ✅sx- pain, stiffness
PE- decreased MTP joint ROM (hallux rigidus)
tx- supportive shoes, ice, medrol dos pak, surgery
Hammertoe deformity -
correct answer ✅herron toes, contracted digits
interdigital (morton's neuroma) -
correct answer ✅compressive neuropathy of the interdigital nerve
--> interdigital nerve inflammation
3rd interdigital space m/c
etiology- sports, overpronation, tight shoes
sx- numbness/pain of plantar surface between 3rd and 4th toes
, MSK podiatry Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Dx- clinical --> *mulder sign* - (clicking sensation when palpating
interspace while simultaneously squeezing metatarsal joints)
tx: orthotics, wide shoes, *cortisone injection, alcohol sclerosing
injection*, surgical removal
stress fx -
correct answer ✅etiology- trauma
dx- XR
tx- immobilization 4-6 weeks
plantar fascitis -
correct answer ✅etiology- obesity, prolonged standing/jumping,
flat feet, reduced ankle dorsiflexion
sx- heel pain worse in morning, after inactivity, or with prolonged
WB
Dx- TTP at insertion of plantar fascia, lateral arch pain d/t pronation
d/t
tx- stretching, ice, NSAIDS, medrol dos pak, cortisone injection,
orthotics
onychocryptosis -
correct answer ✅ingrown toenail
Answers (Grade A+)
Bunion (hallux valgus) -
correct answer ✅lateral deviation of hallux (great toe) on the first
metatarsal
HPI- genetics, shoes (high heels), 1st metatarsal hypermobility
DX- clinical, Xray
tx; wider shoes, orthotics, ice, NSAIDS, surgical revision
osteoarthritis of 1st MT -
correct answer ✅sx- pain, stiffness
PE- decreased MTP joint ROM (hallux rigidus)
tx- supportive shoes, ice, medrol dos pak, surgery
Hammertoe deformity -
correct answer ✅herron toes, contracted digits
interdigital (morton's neuroma) -
correct answer ✅compressive neuropathy of the interdigital nerve
--> interdigital nerve inflammation
3rd interdigital space m/c
etiology- sports, overpronation, tight shoes
sx- numbness/pain of plantar surface between 3rd and 4th toes
, MSK podiatry Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Dx- clinical --> *mulder sign* - (clicking sensation when palpating
interspace while simultaneously squeezing metatarsal joints)
tx: orthotics, wide shoes, *cortisone injection, alcohol sclerosing
injection*, surgical removal
stress fx -
correct answer ✅etiology- trauma
dx- XR
tx- immobilization 4-6 weeks
plantar fascitis -
correct answer ✅etiology- obesity, prolonged standing/jumping,
flat feet, reduced ankle dorsiflexion
sx- heel pain worse in morning, after inactivity, or with prolonged
WB
Dx- TTP at insertion of plantar fascia, lateral arch pain d/t pronation
d/t
tx- stretching, ice, NSAIDS, medrol dos pak, cortisone injection,
orthotics
onychocryptosis -
correct answer ✅ingrown toenail
