Ankle Questions with complete solution

Ankle Questions with complete solution Define Calcaneal varus - correct answer distal end of the calcaneus deviates medially what causes calcaneal varus? - correct answer tight inverterslaxity on lateral side of ankle restricted eversion Calcaneal varus increases what injury - correct answer lateral ankle sprains Define calcaneal valgus - correct answer distal end of calcaneus deviates laterally what can cause calcaneal valgus? - correct answer previous injury (sprain/fracture) genu valgum overweight improper foot wear what structures are shortened w/ calcaneal valgus - correct answer peroneal muscles and tibialis posterior What injury/condition can calcaneal valgus contribute to? - correct answer Shin splints define pes planus - correct answer flat foot fallen medial longitudinal arch what causes pes planus - correct answer genetics ligament laxity high heels obesity what is the difference between structural or functional pes planus - correct answer structural - anatomical, cannot be fixed functional - on when weight bearing, can be fixed what other conditions can pes planus lead to - correct answer shin splints plantar fasciitis foot, ankle or knee pain