PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Vehicular accident
Injury to middle distal 3
rd
tibia right leg open,
comminuted, min-displaced.
Restricted function of right leg
Tissue swelling, bruising at the site of injury
Breakage in the skin
Shock
Bleeding from damage ends of bone &
from surrounding soft tissue
Increase diameter of the thigh due to
continuous loss of blood
Hypotension due to severe blood loss
Tachycardia (stress response,
hypovolemia)
Fatigue, weakness on the affected
extremity
Gait and mobility problem