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A. Trauma is the leading cause of death in the United States for patients < 45 years of age and is a significant source of morbidity.

B. The emergent evaluation and management of the polytraumatized patient requires a coordinated effort between the emergency room physicians, trauma surgeons, and orthopaedic consultant.

C. Patients with multiple fractures frequently have associated injuries to the head, neck, chest, and/or abdomen.

D. Hemodynamic status and systemic physiology are intimately related to musculoskeletal injury.

1. Life—immediately identify and emergently manage life-threatening injuries.

2. Limb—identify and emergently manage limb-threatening injuries.

3. Function—identify and treat injuries that can cause long-term disability.