title: An approach to examination of the foot.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Sports Medicine Concord Hospital, NSW.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Corrigan
mesh_terms: 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