Comprehensive Lower Body Evaluation for Ankle and Leg Issues
Explore bony, ligamentous, and muscular anatomy of lower limbs. Learn about ankle articulations, motions, compartments, sprains, fractures, and common pathologies such as Achilles tendon issues and stress fractures.
Comprehensive Lower Body Evaluation for Ankle and Leg Issues
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ATC 328 Lower Body Evaluation The Ankle and Leg Chapter 5
Bony Anatomy • Tibia • Periosteum • Interosseous membrane • Fibula • Weight bearing??? • Distal 1/3 thinner
Bony Anatomy • Talus • Anterior 1/3 wider • Steda’s process • Calcaneus • Calcaneal tubercle
Ligamentous Anatomy • Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATF) • Posterior Talofibular Ligament (PTF) • Calcaneofibular Ligament (CF) • Deltoid Ligament • Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITF) • Interosseous membrane
Articulations • Closed-packed position • Open-packed position • Syndesmosis
Articulations Talocrual joint = (mortise and tenon) 1 degree of freedom of movement Dorsiflexion/plantarflexion Subtalar joint 1 degree of freedom of movement Inversion/eversion Distal tibiofibular Proximal tibiofibular
Motions • Functional motion = multiplanar • Supination = PF, INV, ADD • Pronation = DF, EVER, ABD
Muscular Anatomy • Triceps Surae • Gastrocnemius and soleus • Plantaris • Peroneal group • Posterior tibialis • Anterior tibialis • EHL, EDL • FDL, FHL
Leg Compartments • Anterior • TA, EDL, EHL, PT, deep peroneal nerve • Lateral • PL, PB, superficial peroneal nerve • Superficial posterior • Triceps surae, plantaris, tibial nerve • Deep posterior • Tibialis posterior, FDL, FHL
Bursae • Superficial calcaneal bursa • Deep retrocalcaneal bursa
Range of Motion • 10 degrees DF for normal walk, 15 run • PF/DF = 20 degrees and 50 degrees • Inv/Ever = 20 degrees and 5 degrees
Lateral Ankle Sprain • Etiology • Tension laterally, compression medially • S/S • Testing • Anterior drawer • Talar tilt • Complications
Syndesmosis Sprains • Etiology • S/S • Testing • Kleiger’s test • Passive DF • Tibiofibular compression test • Maisonneuve fracture = proximal 1/3 of tibia
Medial Ankle Sprain • Etiology • S/S • Testing • Talar tilt • External rotation • Complications
Stress Fractures Signs and Symptoms Common sites Predisposing factors
Os Trigonum Injury • Steida’s process – develops at age 8-13 • Fracture of Steida’s process • Acute, stress, or developmental non-union • Common with dancers, kickers, repetitive PF
Os Trigonum Injury • S/S • Pain in posterior calcaneus • Swelling • Pain with PF
Achilles Tendonitis • Limited blood supply to tendon • Common causes • Typical signs and symptoms
Achilles Tendon Rupture • Males 30+ • Common etiology • PF MMT greater than 0/5 • Positive Thompson test
Subluxating Peroneal Tendons • Causes • DF and Ever • PF and Inv • Biomechanical and structural abnormalities • Rupture of retinaculum • S/S • Audible and visible subluxation
Anterior Compartment Syndrome • Traumatic or exertional • S/S • Pain • Paresthesia • Weakness • Decreased pulse/cap. Refill
Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis • Common in post-surgery • S/S • Leg pain • Vascular changes • Positive Homan’s sign
Acute Ankle Dislocations • OUCH!!!
Acute Leg Fractures • Common sites
Sever’s Syndrome • Etiology • S/S