foot and ankle pathology

• where are the common fractures on the foot

  metatarsal necks

  metatarsal bones

  proximal phalanges

  hallux
• describe osteoarthritis in the foot

  joint space narrowing ( non - uniform and unilateral )

  osteophyte and cyst formation

  subchondral sclerosis
• describe rheumatoid arthritis in the foot

  joint space narrowing ( uniform and bilateral )

  erosion

  osteopaenia

  subluxation

  ankylosis

  soft tissue swelling
• where will you find bone lesions on the foot

  metatarsals and phalanges
• where are the common fractures of the ankle

  lateral , medial and posterior malleoli

  neck and dome of the talus

  navicular

  calcaneus
• describe osteoarthritis in the ankle

  in the tibiotalar joint and talonavicular joint
• describe rheumatoid arthritis in the ankle

  soft tissue thickening in pre-achilles bursa

  uniform joint space at tibiotalar joint

  erosions to the posterosuperior aspect of the calcaneus and distal tibiofibular joint
• where would you find bone lesions in the ankle

  calcaneus