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Immediate priorities
Stabilization priorities
If hemodynamic instability, resuscitation pathway and alternate injury source
If major hemorrhage concern, trauma activation
If open fracture, time-critical infection prophylaxis and orthopedics escalation
If gross contamination, irrigation and debridement planning
If neurovascular compromise, emergent reduction or splint adjustment then reassessment
If persistent absent pulses after reduction, emergent vascular and orthopedics consultation
Pain control strategy
Early multimodal analgesia
Procedural sedation planning if reduction required
Limb threat screen
Limb-threatening findings
Compartment syndrome concern
Pain out of proportion
Pain with passive toe motion
Tense compartments
Vascular compromise
Pallor
Cool skin
Delayed capillary refill
Diminished dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulse
Open fracture
Wound probing to bone suspicion
Gross contamination
Skin at risk
Tenting
Blistering
Impending necrosis
Key decision points
Disposition drivers
Suspected Lisfranc injury
Plantar ecchymosis
Midfoot instability
Severe midfoot pain with minimal x-ray findings
Multiple metatarsal fractures
Forefoot instability
Transfer of load and loss of arch support
Fifth metatarsal proximal fracture pattern
Zone 2 junction fracture with nonunion risk
Zone 3 diaphyseal stress pattern with delayed union risk
Significant displacement or angulation
Operative evaluation threshold
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