Scenario/Summary
Sarah, a
28-year-old female athlete, presents to the emergency department complaining of
severe pain over the anterolateral aspect of her right leg, radiating down
toward the ankle. She reports that the symptoms started after an intense
workout session at the gym, during which she focused on weightlifting exercises
involving her legs. Sarah describes the pain as deep and throbbing, exacerbated
by movement and relieved only slightly by rest. On examination, her right lower
leg appears visibly swollen and tense, with increased pain upon passive
dorsiflexion of the foot.
Clinical
Assessment:
Severe
pain and swelling in the right lower leg
Tense
and swollen appearance of the anterior compartment of the right leg
Pain
exacerbated by dorsiflexion of the foot
Diminished sensation along the
dorsum of the foot
Diagnosis: Based on the clinical presentation
and examination findings, Sarah is diagnosed with anterior compartment syndrome
of the right lower leg.
Deliverables
Describe the anatomical structures found within the
anterior compartment of the leg.
Explain the pathophysiology of anterior compartment
syndrome and how it leads to the clinical manifestations observed in
Sarah’s case.
Discuss the differential diagnosis for Sarah’s
presenting symptoms and how they can be differentiated from anterior
compartment syndrome.
Describe the surgical procedure known as fasciotomy and
how it aims to alleviate the symptoms of anterior compartment syndrome.
Discuss the potential complications associated with
anterior compartment syndrome and the importance of early diagnosis and
treatment. What anatomical structures are in danger and why is that
important?
Microsoft Office:
this book use for this class
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY; THE UNITY OF FORM AND FUNCTION (LL)
