A 23-year-old man presented to the emergency department by ambulance with the chief complaints of pain and swelling, after falling off his motorcycle. He was traveling at approximately 45mph and hit a stationary car. Physical examination Pulse - 100/min Blood pressure - 142/88mmHg Oxygen saturations - 97 percent on room air. Glasgow Coma Score – 15/15. He had no significant chest, abdominal or pelvic injury. Examining the left leg, there was an obvious deformity. His shin was angulated at 45°.
A 3cm-diameter wound was present, which has a bone protruding through it. The pedal pulses were palpable. The distal sensation was intact. X-ray image was attached with the case. What is the most likely diagnosis and How to manage this patient? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only Source: Clinical cases In general surgery The answer is posted in the comment…
