DPM Pediatric Podiatry 2

Question 1

The standard Ponseti protocol for clubfoot typically requires how many weekly casting sessions before tenotomy?

Accepted Answer

5–7 casts

Answer

1–2 casts

Answer

10–12 casts

Answer

15–20 casts

Question 2

Following successful Ponseti casting for clubfoot, what is the recommended bracing protocol?

Accepted Answer

Foot abduction brace (FAB) worn 23 hours/day for 3 months, then nights/naps until age 4–5

Answer

No bracing is required after casting

Answer

Custom orthotics worn full-time for 1 year

Answer

Below-knee cast worn for 6 additional months

Question 3

Tarsal coalition most commonly occurs between which bones?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneonavicular or talocalcaneal joints

Answer

Navicular and cuboid

Answer

Talus and cuboid

Answer

First cuneiform and navicular

Question 4

At what age does tarsal coalition typically become symptomatic?

Accepted Answer

8–16 years (adolescence)

Answer

Birth to 2 years

Answer

2–5 years

Answer

After age 25

Question 5

Kohler's disease is osteochondrosis (avascular necrosis) affecting which tarsal bone?

Accepted Answer

Navicular

Answer

Calcaneus

Answer

Talus

Answer

Cuboid

Question 6

Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis) most commonly presents in which age group?

Accepted Answer

8–14 years

Answer

2–5 years

Answer

15–18 years

Answer

Adults over 20

Question 7

The 'anteater sign' on a lateral foot radiograph is associated with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneonavicular coalition

Answer

Talocalcaneal coalition

Answer

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Kohler's disease