Clinical examination of the foot and ankle. Prim Care 2005 Mar;32(1):105-32
Date
04/16/2005Pubmed ID
15831315DOI
10.1016/j.pop.2004.11.002Scopus ID
2-s2.0-17044435961 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 31 CitationsAbstract
The foot and ankle are critical components in our ability to ambulate. Injuries to either can significantly interfere with a patient's ability to carry out normal activities. In severe cases, they can be devastating to a patient's independence. Careful examination of the foot and ankle using established mechanical tests, along with understanding of the anatomy of the complex,is needed to confirm the history and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle injuries. The following points are key to clinical examination of the foot and ankle: . The examination of the foot and ankle needs to be done with the patient in both weight-bearing and non-weight bearing positions. . The examination of the foot and ankle should include an evaluation of the patient's gait. . Reproduction of a patient's symptoms is the key to making a correct diagnosis. . Although anatomic variants may predispose some individuals to injury,in general, if asymptomatic, no treatment should be done.
Author List
Young CC, Niedfeldt MW, Morris GA, Eerkes KJAuthor
Craig C. Young MD Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AnkleAnkle Injuries
Ankle Joint
Athletic Injuries
Diagnosis, Differential
Foot
Foot Injuries
Humans
Medical History Taking
Physical Examination
Primary Health Care
Shoes
