Posted: August 17th, 2017

When the nurse notes that the patient’s left great toe deviates laterally, she recognizes that the patient has a

When the nurse notes that the patient’s left great toe deviates laterally, she recognizes that the patient has a
a) hallux valgus.
Hallux valgus is commonly referred to as a bunion.
b) hammertoe.
Hammertoes are usually pulled upward.
c) pes cavus.
Pes cavus refers to a foot with an abnormally high arch and a fixed equinus deformity of the forefoot.
d) flatfoot.
In flatfoot, the patient demonstrates a diminished longitudinal arch of the foot.