Calf

Question 1

What are DDX for post trauma calf or shin pain?

Answer 1

Shin Splints

Compartment Syndrome

Question 2

What’s the difference between shin splints and compartment syndrome

Answer 2

Compartment Syndrome is also called neurovascular entrapment sign - it is limb threatening, need to get to hospital

Question 3

Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis

Answer 3

pulmonary infarct complication

Question 4

What are the two types of intermittent claudication

Answer 4

Neurogenic claudication

Vascular Claudication

Question 5

What are the signs of Neurogenic Claudication

Answer 5

Central Canal Stenosis
Flex and it feels better for an infinite amount of time
Bicycling is a good exercise
Feels better in flexion
Can handle (no co-management necessary)

Question 6

What are the signs of Vascular Claudication

Answer 6

It’s a predictable amount of pain

you need to co-manage