Browse categories and answer follow-up questions to refine your symptom profile.
Immediate threats
Immediate threats and triggers
If hemodynamic instability, trauma resuscitation pathway
If uncontrolled hemorrhage concern, activate massive transfusion protocol
If open fracture, immediate antibiotics and orthopedic consultation
If gross contamination, broaden coverage per open fracture protocol
If neurovascular compromise, emergent orthopedic consultation
If absent distal pulses after reduction attempt, emergent vascular consultation
If compartment syndrome concern, emergent fasciotomy pathway
If escalating pain despite analgesia, admit for serial exams and pressure measurement
Immobilization and protection
Limb protection
Knee immobilizer in extension
If significant swelling or instability, long leg posterior splint plus stirrup
Non weight bearing
Crutches or walker based on balance and age
Elevation above heart level
Ice in short intervals if skin intact
Neurovascular safety checks
Neurovascular priority checks
Distal pulses and symmetry
Dorsalis pedis pulse quality
Posterior tibial pulse quality
Perfusion
Capillary refill
Skin temperature and color
Motor function
Ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
Great toe extension
Sensory function
Dorsum of foot sensation
Plantar foot sensation
SymptomDx is an educational tool for medical professionals. It does not replace clinical judgment. Verify all clinical data and drug dosages with authoritative sources.