A skier breaks his ankle. As part of his treatment, the ankle and legare placed in a plaster cast. Unfortunately, the cast is too tight aroundthe proximal portion of the leg and presses in against the neck of thefibula. Predict where the patient will experience tingling or numbnessin the leg. Explain.

A skier breaks his ankle. As part of his treatment, the ankle and legare placed in a plaster cast. Unfortunately, the cast is too tight aroundthe proximal portion of the leg and presses in against the neck of thefibula. Predict where the patient will experience tingling or numbnessin the leg. Explain.

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Chapter3: The Skeletal System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 73LE: Betty Greene has been running for several years; however, now her knees hurt, Dr. Morita diagnosed...

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