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Case #187 • Orthopedics

Worsening Leg Pain and Fever After a Worksite Injury

Orthopedics Acute Osteomyelitis of the Tibia High Yield Case
Worsening Leg Pain and Fever After a Worksite Injury
At a glance
HR 112 bpm BP 118/74 SpO2 97% CBC: Abnormal

"32M with My right leg has been hurting badly for 5 days...."

Patient History

A 32-year-old male construction worker presents with My right leg has been hurting badly for 5 days. It started after I cut my shin at the construction site two weeks ago.

Clinical Examination & Labs

Now the pain is very deep inside the bone, the leg is swollen and red, and I have had high fever with chills since yesterday..

Diagnostic Management Pathway

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