FINAL EXAM: PEDORTHICS, 2025/2026
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
The management and treatment of conditions of the foot, ankle, and
lower extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic
devices. Without a proper shoe, a foot orthotic can't do its job.
Designed to measure your knowledge of pedorthics. Knowledge assessed
on the exam includes pedorthic assessment, implementation, practice
PEDORTHICS (PEH-DOR-THIKS)
Hallux Valgus Symptons - correct answer.Subluxation of the first MPJ with
deviation of the great toe towards teh second toe
For hallux valgus, where will their be swelling? - correct answer.Medial
first met head
Where will their be pain for Hallux valgus and why? - correct
answer.Medial first MPJ due to pressure from shoe and arthritic changes in
the joint.
Orthotics goals and treatment of hallux valgus - correct answer.Relieve
external pressure from improperly fitting shoes
Assisted in aligning joint properly or decreasing pressure at MPJ
Treatment:
Appropriate shoes, ball and ring stretcher, correction of overpronation
with custom FO's or heel modifications; surgery is possible to correct
, Clinical symptoms for hallux limitus - correct answer.Limitation of
movement at the 1st MPJ with pain with 1st MPJ movement and
enlargement of joint
Orthotic goals and treatments for Hallux limitus - correct answer.Limit
motion at 1st MPJ and offload area to allow for normalized gait with
decreased 1st MPJ pressure via carbon fiber foot plate, Morton's
extension, and rocker sole
Results if hallux limitus is not treated properly - correct answer.Hallux
rigidus Callusous
Ulceration
What population is hallux limitus popular in? - correct answer.Diabetic
Clinical symptoms of sesamoiditis - correct answer.Pain in one of both of
the sesamoid bones at plantar 1st MPJ as a result of trauma, sudden
increase in activity, pes caves, abnormal sesamoid shape
Orthotic goal and treatment for sesamoiditis - correct answer.Limits 1st
MPJ motion and relieve pressure at sesamoid via met bar/dancer's pad,
steel shank or carbon footplate, reverse Morton's extension, rocker sole,
shock absorbing material
Clinical Symptoms of Metatarsal Stress Fracture - correct
answer.Increasing pain in shaft of metatarsal point tenderness, often 2 or
5th metatarsal caused by increase in activity, athletes, metabolic bone
diseases, military, and osteoporosis
definitive imaging often reveals fracture 2-3 weeks post-healing
WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
The management and treatment of conditions of the foot, ankle, and
lower extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, and adjusting of pedorthic
devices. Without a proper shoe, a foot orthotic can't do its job.
Designed to measure your knowledge of pedorthics. Knowledge assessed
on the exam includes pedorthic assessment, implementation, practice
PEDORTHICS (PEH-DOR-THIKS)
Hallux Valgus Symptons - correct answer.Subluxation of the first MPJ with
deviation of the great toe towards teh second toe
For hallux valgus, where will their be swelling? - correct answer.Medial
first met head
Where will their be pain for Hallux valgus and why? - correct
answer.Medial first MPJ due to pressure from shoe and arthritic changes in
the joint.
Orthotics goals and treatment of hallux valgus - correct answer.Relieve
external pressure from improperly fitting shoes
Assisted in aligning joint properly or decreasing pressure at MPJ
Treatment:
Appropriate shoes, ball and ring stretcher, correction of overpronation
with custom FO's or heel modifications; surgery is possible to correct
, Clinical symptoms for hallux limitus - correct answer.Limitation of
movement at the 1st MPJ with pain with 1st MPJ movement and
enlargement of joint
Orthotic goals and treatments for Hallux limitus - correct answer.Limit
motion at 1st MPJ and offload area to allow for normalized gait with
decreased 1st MPJ pressure via carbon fiber foot plate, Morton's
extension, and rocker sole
Results if hallux limitus is not treated properly - correct answer.Hallux
rigidus Callusous
Ulceration
What population is hallux limitus popular in? - correct answer.Diabetic
Clinical symptoms of sesamoiditis - correct answer.Pain in one of both of
the sesamoid bones at plantar 1st MPJ as a result of trauma, sudden
increase in activity, pes caves, abnormal sesamoid shape
Orthotic goal and treatment for sesamoiditis - correct answer.Limits 1st
MPJ motion and relieve pressure at sesamoid via met bar/dancer's pad,
steel shank or carbon footplate, reverse Morton's extension, rocker sole,
shock absorbing material
Clinical Symptoms of Metatarsal Stress Fracture - correct
answer.Increasing pain in shaft of metatarsal point tenderness, often 2 or
5th metatarsal caused by increase in activity, athletes, metabolic bone
diseases, military, and osteoporosis
definitive imaging often reveals fracture 2-3 weeks post-healing
