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Immediate priorities
Stabilization priorities
ABCs with trauma activation for high-energy mechanism
Hemorrhage concern triggers
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Limb threat screening
Open fracture
Gross contamination
Bone protrusion
Skin compromise over heel
Tenting
Threatened posterior skin in tongue-type pattern
Compartment syndrome concern
Escalating pain despite analgesia
Pain with passive toe motion
Analgesia early
Multimodal plan
Acetaminophen
NSAID if no contraindication
Opioid for severe pain
Regional block with trained provider
Immobilization and limb protection
Early limb care
Posterior short leg splint with bulky padding
Neutral ankle position if tolerated
Avoid circumferential cast acutely due to swelling
Strict elevation
Heel offloading
Ice as tolerated
Non-weight-bearing
Crutches or walker
Wheelchair if bilateral injuries
Key associated injury checks
Associated injuries
Bilateral calcaneus fractures
Contralateral foot and ankle imaging threshold low
Axial load trauma pattern
Lumbar spine fracture screening
Pelvic injury screening
Polytrauma triggers
Fall from height
Motor vehicle collision
Altered mental status
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