Ottawa Ankle Rules

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Ottawa Ankle Rules

Clinical Decision Tool

Assesses whether ankle or foot radiography is indicated after an acute injury using the Ottawa Ankle Rules.

Pain in the Malleolar Zone

No 0 Yes +1

Bone Tenderness at Posterior Edge or Tip of Lateral Malleolus

No 0 Yes +1

Bone Tenderness at Posterior Edge or Tip of Medial Malleolus

No 0 Yes +1

Pain in the Midfoot Zone

No 0 Yes +1

Bone Tenderness at Base of Fifth Metatarsal

No 0 Yes +1

Bone Tenderness at Navicular

No 0 Yes +1

Unable to Bear Weight for Four Steps Both Immediately and During Assessment

No 0 Yes +1

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