DPM DPM Sports Medicine & Athletic Foot Injuries

Question 1

Which metatarsal is most frequently involved in a Jones fracture?

Accepted Answer

Fifth metatarsal

Answer

A Jones fracture specifically refers to a fracture at the proximal metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of the fifth metatarsal.

Question 2

What is Sever's disease?

Accepted Answer

Apophysitis of the calcaneal growth plate

Answer

Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is inflammation of the growth plate at the posterior calcaneus, common in active children aged 8–14.

Question 3

Which test is used to assess Achilles tendon continuity following suspected rupture?

Accepted Answer

Thompson (Simmonds) test

Answer

The Thompson (Simmonds) test squeezes the calf; absence of plantar flexion indicates a complete Achilles tendon rupture.

Question 4

What grade of lateral ankle sprain involves a complete tear of all three lateral ligaments?

Accepted Answer

Grade III

Answer

Grade III ankle sprains involve complete rupture of the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular, and posterior talofibular ligaments with significant instability.

Question 5

Which condition is characterized by pain at the posterior insertion of the Achilles tendon with a palpable bump at the heel?

Accepted Answer

Haglund's deformity

Answer

Haglund's deformity is a bony enlargement of the posterosuperior calcaneus that causes retrocalcaneal bursitis and Achilles tendon irritation.

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