Question

ANYONE?

A 21 year old woman has increasing severe pain in her left leg. She had an undisplaced fracture of the midshaft of her left tibia 2 days ago which was treated conservatively with a plaster cast.
Her toes are warm and pulses are present.

Which is the most important immediate action?

1. Elevate the limb

2.Refer to orthopaedics

3. Remove the plaster cast

4.Replace the cast with increased padding

5. Re-X-ray the fracture site

Answer 1

I’m guessing that you should elevate the limb and put ice on it to reduce the pain

Answer 2

C. Remove the plaster cast