Patient with recent surgery who presents with tightness/tenderness of the left calf, most concerning for a DVT (which should be worked-up with a duplex ultrasound)
this question does not feel complete. I think the correct diagnosis is compartment syndrome. If there is tightness and pain after an operation, compartment syndrome must be considered.
etherbunny...in which case ultrasound would demonstrate vascular compression, so it's still a good option. However DVT is far more common with lower limb surgery and immobilisation (or was, before LMWH became a standard of care).+2
fkstpashlsJust adding to the above, because it initially got me on UW: just because they're getting LMWH doesn't mean they can't get a DVT, it's just much less likely. +1
jigermiskerI just read the question again. fixation was right leg, pain now is left leg.+5
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