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Case: Lower limb long bone fracture

You are a consultant in a tertiary trauma centre caring for a patient who has sustained an isolated left lower limb injury from a motor vehicle accident.

$Lower limb long bone fracture$

1. List (4) points in your description of the X-ray that was obtained. 4 marks

2. List (4) features of his pain that would suggest impending compartment syndrome. 4 marks

3. State (2) points about what is considered an abnormal reading? 2 marks

4. State (2) points about your technique for needle insertion to measure pressure in the anterior compartment of the lower leg. 2 marks

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Case: Lower limb long bone fracture

1. List (4) points in your description of the X-ray that was obtained. 4 marks

2. List (4) features of his pain that would suggest impending compartment syndrome. 4 marks

3. State (2) points about what is considered an abnormal reading? 2 marks

4. State (2) points about your technique for needle insertion to measure pressure in the anterior compartment of the lower leg. 2 marks

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