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===[[Ottawa ankle rule]]===
Ankle x-ray needed if:
Ankle x-ray needed if:
*Pain near the maleoli '''AND'''
*Pain near the maleoli '''AND'''

Revision as of 17:11, 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