nsion. A patient has recently had a total hip replacement. Suddenly they complain of sharp pain and state they cannot mo
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nsion. A patient has recently had a total hip replacement. Suddenly they complain of sharp pain and state they cannot move the affected leg. What post-operative complication has most likely happened with this patient? a. The hip incision has come apart. b. They are developing a blood infection. c. The new hip joint has become dislocated. d. They are developing compartment syndrome.
Is the right answer C? My friend and I are arguing, she says the answer is Compartment Syndrome. Please help this is review for possible exam nsion. A patient has recently had a total hip replacement. Suddenly they complain of sharp pain and state they cannot move the affected leg. What post-operative complication has most likely happened with this patient? a. The hip incision has come apart. b. They are developing a blood infection. c. The new hip joint has become dislocated. d. They are developing compartment syndrome.