Acute pain management
Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
Consider risk for compartment syndrome
Major fracture (talar neck and head)
Immediate ortho consultation required (high rate of avascular necrosis)
Minor fracture
Posterior Ankle Splint
Non-weight bearing, short leg cast if minimally displaced fracture
Ortho referral
Immediate ortho consultation required (high rate of avascular necrosis)
Posterior Ankle Splint
Non-weight bearing, short leg cast if minimally displaced fracture
Ortho referral
Talus fracture
Jefferson fracture
Calcaneus fracture
Humerus fracture
Lisfranc injury
Elbow dislocation
Navicular fracture
Patella fracture