Lower Leg

Question 1

compartment syndrome

Answer 1

acute = w/ a trauma, medical emergency
acute exertional = minimal to moderate activity
chronic = symptoms arise consistently
Post. Deep / Ant. compartment

S/S: Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, paresthesia, paralysis

M: surgery, NSAID, RICE, monitor acute, fasciotomy

Question 2

Anterior Compartment

Answer 2

• Tib ant
• Extensor digitorum longus
• Peroneus tertius
• Extensor hallux longus

Question 3

Deep Posterior Compartment

Answer 3

• Nerve arteries and veins
  ○ Tib post
  ○ Flex digitorum longus
  ○ Tib post artery
  ○ Tibial nerve
  ○ Flexor hallus longus

Question 4

Lateral Compartment

Answer 4

• Peroneus longus + brevis

Question 5

Superficial Posterior Compartment

Answer 5

• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus
• Plantares