We’ve covered a lot of topics this year on the Vittori
Foot and Ankle blog. Test yourself on how much information you remember. The
answers are posted in the comments.
- Morton’s Neuroma is a benign nerve tumor in the foot. Between what toes does it occur?
- What is the RICE method for treating a hurt foot or ankle?
- There are three different types of orthotics; ridged, semi-ridged and soft. What type is best for those with arthritis?
- Clubfoot is a birth defect. It affects 1/1000 live births. True or false?
- If you have a bunion, is it best to soak in cold or hot water?
- Foot warts are a fungal infection. True or false?
- Night time pain occurring behind the knee in children between the ages of 3-12 is called what?
- The tip of a shoe may be pointed, rounded, or squared. No matter the shape, this part of the shoe is known as what?
- An unexplained foot fracture can be a sign of osteoporosis. True or false?
- Why do seriously stubbed toes turn black?
Image by Hartwig HKD. Happy New Year 2011. (2011). Flickr.
1. Between the 3rd and 4th toe.
ReplyDelete2. Rest, ice, compression, and elevation
3. Soft orthotics
4. True
5. A foot bath with cold water will minimize irritation
6. False. They are a viral infection.
7. Growing pains
8. The toe box
9. True
10. From blood pooling beneath the surface