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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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You Remove His Sock And Find A Large Hematoma Forming

You remove his sock and find a large hematoma forming on the lateral aspect of an already
swollen ankle. The ankle also shows the color of a bruise that is several days old. You inquire
about D.M.'s pain perception. He states, “It doesn't feel too bad now, but I sure saw stars
when it popped.” What is the significance of his statement?
posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016
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