A patient comes to the emergency room with foot pain after jumping down from about 3 meters. You determine that he has a calcaneus fracture. What should you first examine to ensure you do not miss any dangerous additional injury?

A patient comes to the emergency room with foot pain after jumping down from about 3 meters. You determine that he has a calcaneus fracture. What should you first examine to ensure you do not miss any dangerous additional injury?

The correct answer is B. With a trauma that is sufficient to cause a calcaneus fracture, such as a jump from a 3 meter height, there is a significant risk of associated injuries, especially to the spine. This is because the kinetic energy generated on impact with the ground travels up the body, potentially damaging the spine.

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