A footballer twists his ankle and is able to bear weight immediately and in ED. There is tenderness 2 cm above the lateral malleolus but not over the ...

Question

A footballer twists his ankle and is able to bear weight immediately and in ED. There is tenderness 2 cm above the lateral malleolus but not over the malleolar tip. According to Ottawa Ankle Rules, is an ankle X-ray required?

Accepted Answer

No, because no bone tenderness over malleolar tip and can weight-bear

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Yes, because of lateral pain

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Yes, because tenderness is above malleolus

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No, because mechanism low energy

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Yes, because always image sports injuries

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Ankle Injury

A footballer twists his ankle and is able to bear weight immediately and in ED. There is tenderness 2 cm above the lateral malleolus but not over the malleolar tip. According to Ottawa Ankle Rules, is an ankle X-ray required?