You examine a patient with severe bruising on the anterolateral surface of his leg. The patient relates that he was severely kicked "in the shin" while playing soccer a few days ago
Besides the pain, the patient is complaining of weakness in ankle dorsiflexion. Your examination reveals a barely perceptible dorsalis pedis pulse. Which of the following is your most reasonable diagnosis?
A) atrophy of the tibialis anterior
B) lacerated deep fibular nerve and anterior tibial artery
C) anterior compartment syndrome due to anterior tibial artery hemorrhage
D) anterior compartment syndrome due to lymphatic swelling
E) aneurysm of the anterior tibial artery with concomitant pressure on the nerve
Ans: C
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