Compartment Syndrome: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
A 25-year-old man presents with severe pain in his left lower leg after a skiing accident. He reports the pain worsens with stretching and is disproportionate to the injury. His leg is swollen and tense. Pulses are intact. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B. Tibial fracture
C. Acute compartment syndrome
D. Cellulitis
E. Achilles tendon rupture
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