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Abduction

To draw away from the mid line of the body

Adduction

To move towards the mid line of the body

Achilles tendonitis

inflammation of the tendon

Achilles tendonosis

soreness or stiffness of the tendon, generally due to overuse

AICT

achilles insertional calcific tendonitis, type of tendonitis that is associated with deposits of calcium

Allodynia

pain due to a stimulus that normally does not provoke pain

Arthrodesis

artificial induction of join ossification between two bones via surgery

Arthroplasty

surgical repair of joint in which the arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with something better or by remodeling or realigning the joint by osteotomy or some other procedure

Arthroscopy

surgical procedure and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an athroscope a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision

Arthrotomy

incision/opening of a joint

Tinea Pedis

fungal infection of the foot that causes itching, cracks and usually occurs between the toes

Avascular Necrosis

bone death caused by poor blood supply to the area

Bieghton

scoring system that has been used for many years as an indicator of widespread hypermobility

Bone Spur

aka osteophyte, bony growth on a normal bone, generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time

Bunion

an abnormal prominence on the inner aspect of the 1st metatarsal head with bursal formation and resulting in lateral or valgus displacement of the great toe, caused by heredity, arthritis and aggravated by shoe gear

Bunnionette

aka Tailor's bunion, bump that develops on the outside of the foot - base of the 5th metatarsal

Bunionectomy

surgical procedure to excise or remove bunion

Bursitis

inflammation of the bursa that lies between tendon and skin or between a tendon and bone

Callous

area of thickened skin that occurs in areas of pressure

Capsulitis

inflammation of the capsule, commonly affects the 2nd digit

Capsulotomy

incision of the capsule, commonly the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint to increase motion

Cellulitis

skin infection cause by bacteria, symptoms can include fever, pain, tenderness, redness and swelling

Clubfoot

deformity in which the foot is twisted out of normal position, congenital or by injury or poliomyelitis

Coalition

condition where one or more bones are abnormally joined together (fused or coalesced)

Compartment Syndrome

serious condition that involves increased pressure in a muscle compartment that can be traumatically induced or a chronic condition that can lead to muscle damage, nerve damage and problems with blood flow if not treated

Corn

area of thickened skin that forms because of pressure, commonly occurs to the toes

Distal

situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point especially of the body

Dorsal

upper side of animals

Dorsiflexion

flexion in a dorsal direction

Ecchymosis

escape of blood into the tissues from the rupture of blood vessels

Effusion

escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatics into the tissue or cavity

Entheseopathy

disease occurring at the site of attachment of muscle tendons and ligaments to bones of joints

Equinus

condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle joint is limited

Erythema

redness of the skin caused by injury, infection or inflammation

Eshcar

slough or piece of dead tissue that is cast away from the median plane

Eversion

movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane

Exostosis

formation of new bone on the surface of a bone

Exostectomy

excision of an exostosis

Genu Valgum

knock knees

Genu Valrum

bowlegged

Gout

kind of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in blood and cause joint inflammation

Haglund's Deformity

bony enlargement on the back of the heel, aka pump bump

Hallux Limitus

loss of motion to the big toe

Hallux Rigidus

degenerative arthritis and stiffness due to bone spurs that affect the big toe joint

Hematoma

localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue

Inversion

movement of the sole of the foot toward the median plane

Iselin's Disease

painful irritation and inflammation of the growth plate at the base of the 5th foot metatarsal

Mal-union

imperfect union of previously fragment bone or other tissue

Matrixectomy

permanent nail procedure using phenol and alcohol that chemically treats the matrix that prevents the nail from growing, used to treat chronic nail issues

MBA Implant

procedure done in kids to correct a flat foot where a small device is implanted into the sinus tarsi

Med Adductus

common foot deformity that causes the front half of the foot to turn inward

Metatarsalgia

pain below and between the metatarsal bones where they join the toe bones

Non Union

occurs when a broken bone fails to heal

Nueralgia

sharp, shocking pain that follow the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve

Neuroma

inflamed nerve, most common Morton's neuroma between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals, common symptoms include burning, numbing and tingling pain

Neuropraxia

condition in which a nerve remains in place after severe injury although it no longer transmits impulses

Onychia

inflammation and ulceration at the base of the nail

Onychocryptosis

ingrown nail

Onychomycosis

infection of the nails by a fungus

ORIF

surgical procedure-open reduction internal fixation

Osgood Schlatter's Syndrome

present in growing children with local pain, swelling and tenderness over the tibial tuberosity

Osteochondral Defect

area of damaged cartilage found in joint

Osteotomy

surgical operation which the bone is cut to shorten, lengthen or change its alignment

Paraesthesia

sensation of tingling, burning, pricking or numbness of a person's skin with no apparent long term physical effect

Pes Cavus

high arch

Plantar

of, relating to, or typical of the sole of the foot

Plantar Fasciitis

inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot

Plantar Flexion

movement of the foot that flexes the foot or toes downward toward the sole

Proximal

next to or nearest the point of attachment or origin, a central point or the point of view; especially located near the center of the body

Psoriasis

common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation

Raynauld's

disorder causing discoloration of the fingers, toes and occasionally other areas

Recurvatum

deformity in the knee join, so that the knee bends backwards, excessive extension occurs in the tibiofemoral joint

RSD/CRPS

reflex symptomatic dystrophy/complex regional pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition that can affect any area of the body but often affects an arm or leg, the damaged nerves are no longer able to properly control blood flow, feeling and temperature

Saddle Bone Deformity

painful bump on the top of the foot, refers to an excess of buildup of bone t the metatarsal cuneiform joint

Serosanguineous

containing or consisting of both blood and serous fluid

Server's Disease

condition that affects growing adolescents, inflammation at the level of the heel growth plate, aka calcaneal apopthysitis

Subungual Hematoma

collection of blood underneath the toenail

Synovectomy

surgical removal of a part the synovial membrane of the synovial joint

Tarsal Tunnel

loss of movement or sensation in the foot from damage to the tibial nerve

Tinea Pedis

athlete's foot-infection of the fee caused by fungus

Xerosis

abnormal dryness of the skin or mucous membranes

Abx

anti-biotics

AHC

at heel contact

AICT

achilles insertional calcific tendonitis

ATF

anterior talofibular

AVN

avascular necrosis

BCDI

bandage clean dry and intact

BME

bone marrow edema

CC

calcaneal cuboid joint


CF

calcaneio-fibular ligament

CN

calcaneal navicular

DF

dorsiflexion

DIPJ

distal interphalangeal joint

DPN

deep peroneal nerve

EA

extra-articular

EDB

extensor digitorum brevis

FB

foreign body

FDB

flexor digitorum brevis

FDL

flexor digitorum longus

FF

forefoot

Fx

fracture

Dx

diagnoses

FPD

frontal plane dominant

FHB

flexor hallicus brevis

FHL

flexor hallicus longus

GVVRV

genu varum, valgum or recurvatum

HAV

hallux abductovalgus

HIPJ

hallux interphalangeal joint

HK

Hyperkeratoitic

Hx

history

IA

intra-articular

ICB

infracalcaneal bursitis

IO

Intraosseous infusion

IPJ

interphalangeal joint

IS

interspace

LLD

leg length discrepancy

MTPJ

metatarsalphalangeal joint

NC

navicular cuneiform

NKDA

no known drug allergies

N/V/F/C

nausea/vomiting/fever/chills

no E/SOI

no erythema or signs of infection

NS

night splint

NWB

non weightbearing

OCD

osteochondral defect

ORIF

open reduction internal fixation

PAB

pre-achilles bursa

PB

peroneal brevis

PCC

plantar central calcaneous

PCN

penicillin

PF

plantar flexion or plantar fascitis

PIPJ

proximal interphalangeal joint

PLT

plantar lateral tuberacle

PMC

posterior medial crest

PMH

past medical history

PMT

plantar medial tubercle

POMT

point of maximum tenderness

POP

pain on palpation

PPV

pes planovalgus

PTT

posterior tibial tendon

PWB

partial weightbearing

RAB

retro-achilles bursa

IPK

intactable plantar keratosi

MMT

manual muscle testing

RF

rear foot

ROM

range of motion

RTC

return to clinic

SAB

superficial achilles bursa

SB ABD

superior border abductor hallicus muscle belly

SIIWC

suture intact incision well coapted

SPD

sagittal plan dominant

SPN

superficial peroneal nerve

STJ

subtalar joint

RCSP

resting calcaneal stance position

T/B/S

trauma/bruising/swelling

TMT

tarsometatarsal joint

TN

talo navicular

TPDPPV

transverse plane dominant pes planovalgus

Tx

treatment

VP

verucca plantaris

VVFF to RF strain

varus to valgus forefoot to rear foot strain

WBAT

weightbearing as tolerated

WNL

within normal limits

WOL

without limitation

WOP

without pain

PMT

plantar medial tubercle

PCC

plantar central calcaneous

Med Band PF

medial band plantar fascitis

Post Calc

posterior calcaneous