Approximately 7 out of 8 blunt trauma patients have some type of musculoskeletal injury. While most complications of musculoskeletal trauma are not life-threatening, these injuries can lead to some series conditions that worsen patient outcomes. This month’s Trauma Nursing column, excerpted from the BCEN Learn CE course Musculoskeletal Injuries Are a Snap, describes 3 potentially life-threatening musculoskeletal complications and their clinical signs and treatment options.