Ortho Quiz March 2018

Ortho Quiz

by Steven L. Kleinfield D.C., F.A.C.O.

1. Which statement regarding Talipes Equinovarus is incorrect:

a. The foot rotates inward and downward

b. The vast majority of these deformities are congenital in nature

c. This condition is bilateral about 50% of the time

d. Some patients may need to have their Achilles tendon lengthened

e. All of the above are correct

2. A flexion deformity of both the PIPJ and DIPJ in the toes is better known as:

a. Hammer Toe

b. Claw Toe

c. Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

d. Bunion

3. A flexion deformity of only the PIPJ with the DIPJ extended is better known as:

a. Hammer Toe

b. Claw Toe

c. Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

d. Bunion

4. Sesamoiditis in the foot has its pain typically felt where:

a. Base of Digit 1

b. Base of digit 2

c. Base of Digit 3

d. Base of Digit 4

e. Base of digit 5

5. Another name for a Bunion is:

a. Pump Bump

b. Hammer Toe

c. Hallux Valgus

d. Hallux Varus