A 22-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department after falling from his bicycle. Radiographic examination reveals a fracture of the tibia above the ankle. MRI and physical examination reveal that the tibial nerve is severed on the posterior aspect of the tibia. Which of the following signs will most likely be present during physical examination?
A 22-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department after falling from his bicycle. Radiographic examination reveals a fracture of the tibia above the ankle. MRI and physical examination reveal that the tibial nerve is severed on the posterior aspect of the tibia. Which of the following signs will most likely be present during physical examination?
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A 22-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department after falling from his bicycle. Radiographic examination reveals a fracture of the tibia above the ankle. MRI and physical examination reveal that the tibial nerve is severed on the posterior aspect of the tibia. Which of the following signs will most likely be present during physical examination?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Sensory loss on the sole of the foot
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