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Pain control before moving a fractured or dislocated limb is essential because severe pain and muscle guarding make reduction much harder and can worsen injury. Initiating procedural analgesia helps the patient relax the limb, decreases the stress response, and increases the chances of a successful, quicker, and safer reduction. Even if vitals are not present or consciousness is impaired, analgesia should be considered as part of the procedure once basic life support has been stabilized and does not delay essential resuscitation steps. In austere settings, use agents that maintain airway and hemodynamic stability when possible (for example, ketamine), and always prioritize airway, breathing, and circulation.