Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Penetrating extremity injury with vascular concern (hard / soft signs)

Name: Penetrating extremity injury with vascular concern (hard / soft signs)
Published: 2026-05-01

Recommended: CTA Extremity is the preferred imaging study for penetrating extremity injury with vascular concern (hard / soft signs). Hard signs → OR.

Recommended study

CTA Extremity

CT IV contrast Preferred Vascular Emergency Reviewed 2026-05

Hard signs → OR. Soft signs → CTA. ABI < 0.9 also warrants imaging.