PPT-Unit 23: The Ankle and Lower Leg

Bony anatomy Tibia Medial mallelous Fibula Lateral mallelous Talus Calcaneous Soft Tissue Anatomy Ligaments Lateral aspect Anterior tibiofibular Posterior tibiofibular Anterior talofibular. ESAT 3600. Fundamentals of Athletic Training. Joints of the Ankle and Foot. Tibiofibular. joint. Ankle (. Talocrural. ) joint. Distal . end of. tibia fibula & . Talus. . Subtalar. joint. Divisions of foot. Sarah Rayner. Extended Scope Practitioner Physiotherapist. Anatomy. The ankle and foot is a complex structure comprised of 28 bones (including 2 sesamoid bones) and 55 articulations (including 30 synovial joints), interconnected by ligaments and muscles. Anatomy . Bone. . Tibia. . 2. nd. longest bone in body. . Weight bearing bone. . wide at top and bottom. Fibula . . non weight bearing. . no protection at . mallious. and behind knee. If you experience foot or ankle pain, you may be able to find some relief with at-home treatments. If not, you should make an appointment with your podiatrist. If conservative methods fail, you may require foot and ankle surgery. Anatomy of the ankle and lower leg. Tibia- Serves as the principle weight bearing bone of the leg. . Fibula- Main function is to provide for the attachment of muscles.. Talus- Forms a link between the lower leg and the foot.. Christopher Sullivan. Outline. What is Foot Drop?. Overview of gait cycle. Different kinds of existing AFOs. Actuator Selection. Timeline. Budget. Why do People Need Ankle Foot . Orthotics?. Foot Drop. Most common lower leg injury. Classified as to degree of . ligamentous. severity. Lateral. ankle sprain . Mechanism:. Inversion and plantar flexion. Anterior . talofibular. ligament (ATF) usually first structure to injury. The foot has stresses that exceed the demands placed on any other area of the body.. The foot stabilizes and supports the rest of the body while standing, walking, running, or jumping.. Whether the impact with the ground is on the heel, the ball of the foot, or the toe, the foot responds by absorbing several hundred pounds of force up to three times the body’s weight.. Talocrural. Joint. Uniaxial. hinge joint. The talus is wider . anteriorly. than . posteriorly. Talus is convex AP. Medial . malleolus. is shorter than the lateral. Arthrokimenatics. . talocrural. arthritis. Verity Currall, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, LDH. 19. th. . July 2018. overview. Introduction. Surgical Options. Hindfoot. /Midfoot. Ankle Replacement. Ankle Fusion/Arthrodesis. Triple Fusion. Foot and Ankle Center of Massachusetts, P.C.Welcome to Foot and Ankle Center of Massachusetts, where we believe in acceleratingyour learning curve with educational materials that are clearly written a Purpose The Interdisciplinary Lower Leg Assessment Tool, developed by members of the SWRWCP, is an assessment tool to be used for individuals with wounds or swelling of their legs. The form is inte By Andre De Oliveira. Rest…. Avoid putting weight on the affected ankle. Try to move as little as possible for the first few days. Use crutches or a cane if you have to walk or move.. Resting will allow time for healing and should stop any further damage being done to the foot or ankle.. Podiatrists at Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Specialized Centers. For more information please visit us at: https://www.apachefoot.com/