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Review Question - QID 214536

Compartment Syndrome Prognosis Higher chance of regaining function of the affected limb if a fasciotomy is performed within 12 hours QID: 214536 (M3.CV.12.2)
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QID 214536 (Type "214536" in App Search)
A 35-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. He was found to have a left femoral fracture and a right lower extremity contusion. Thirty minutes later the patient developed numbness in the left lower extremity as well as a burning pain in the left leg. On physical examination, there is pain with passive stretch at the left bicep femoris muscle along with tense swelling of the left thigh. Which of the following offers the most favorable prognosis?
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