A PTA is treating a patient who sustained a C5 SCI 5 days ag…
A PTA is treating a patient who sustained a C5 SCI 5 days ago. The patient has remained bedridden in ICU due to pulmonary complications. Upon entering the patient’s room, the patient is positioning sidelying on their right side. The PT treatment consists of PROM. While performing PROM to the patient’s LE’s, the PTA notes an area of redness in the patient’s posterior calf region of one of their LE’s. Upon palpation, the area feels slightly edematous and warm to touch. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY cause for these findings?