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Ankle x-ray needed if: | Ankle x-ray needed if: | ||
*Pain near the maleoli '''AND''' | *Pain near the maleoli '''AND''' | ||
Latest revision as of 17:14, 17 February 2017
Ottawa ankle rule
Ankle x-ray needed if:
- Pain near the maleoli AND
- Inability to bear weight immediately and in the ED (4 steps) OR
- Tenderness at posterior edge or tip of lateral malleolus OR
- Tenderness at posterior edge or tip of medial malleolus