Huzij Heme Lymph lab case

Question 1

40 year old male w/ DVT in leg. Plan?

Answer 1

Work up for etiology

Decreased activity, LE elevation, Heat, Compression stockings

Anticoagulatnts: Coumadin, Heparin, LMWH, Apixaban, Rivaroxaban

Question 2

40 year old male w/ DVT in leg. OMT Plan?

Answer 2

Fascial Pattern Compensation

Open Thoracic Inlet

Fascial restriction points of LE

Pelvic/Thoracic Diaphragm Redoming

Pedal/Thoracic Lymphatic Pump (anticoagulated)

SNS LE: T10-L3, PNS: None

Question 3

OMM: Risks in this DVT guy

Answer 3

Acute fracture in area being treated, modify technique

Embolism

Theoretical risk metastasis in CA

• No evidence of harm
• Animal models show reduction in tumor formation

Question 4

Transitional Zones

Answer 4

Occipitoatlantal
Cervicothoracic
Thoracolumbar
Lumbosacral

Question 5

Fascial Restriction Points

Answer 5

Thoracic Inlet (1st)
Posterior Axillary Fold
Antecubital Fossa
Carpal Tunnel
Inguinal Ligament
Popliteal Fossa
Achilles Tendon