A 12-year-old presents 6 hours after a closed tibial fractur…
A 12-year-old presents 6 hours after a closed tibial fracture sustained during a soccer game. The leg is immobilized in a splint. The child reports escalating pain despite IV opioids and becomes increasingly anxious. Exam reveals a tense, swollen lower leg with pain worsened by passive dorsiflexion of the toes. Distal pulses are present. Which action is most appropriate at this time?
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