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Immediate priorities
Stability and limb risk screen
Hemodynamic instability
If shock or syncope, alternate diagnosis pathway
Open posterior ankle wound
If open injury, immediate ortho consult
Neurovascular compromise
If absent pulses, emergent reduction of splinting tension and vascular consult
Severe pain out of proportion
If concern for compartment syndrome, emergent ortho consult
Inability to comply with non weight bearing
If unsafe ambulation, admit or arrange mobility support
Pain control and immobilization early
Early protection
Posterior splint or boot in plantarflexion
Resting equinus position
Non weight bearing until specialist plan
Crutches or walker training
Key concepts
Time sensitive treatment decisions
Early functional rehab pathway selection
Operative vs nonoperative shared decision
Early immobilization in plantarflexion
Prevention of tendon gap retraction
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