An approach to examination of the foot.
Foot problems are common presentations in general practice. A detailed examination, although it is very often overlooked, can usually provide a clue to the correct diagnosis. Musculoskeletal examination of the foot follows the time-honoured methods of a careful inspection first, followed by moving the joints, then assessing muscle strength, followed by palpating the parts.
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Institute of Sports Medicine Concord Hospital, NSW.
D005194:Family Practice; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D010808:Physical Examination