A 64 y/o M suffers a comminuted fracture of his tibia and fibula after a motorcycle accident. He is awaiting surgery, but is complaining of severe worsening pain and increasing swelling to his lower leg. You are suspicious of compartment syndrome. Which of the following physical exam findings is LEAST likely to be seen in a patient with compartment syndrome?

About the Author: Anton Helman

Dr. Anton Helman is an Emergency Physician at North York General in Toronto. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Division of Emergency Medicine and the Education Innovation Lead at the Schwartz-Reisman Emergency Medicine Instititute. He is the founder, editor-in-chief and host of Emergency Medicine Cases.