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A structured physical examination of an injured ankle that, with high [[sensitivity and specificity]], will determine if any bones of the ankle or lower leg are broken. By using these rules during an examination, emergency physicians are able to avoid unnecessary use of [[radiography]]. The rules were developed in Canada at the Ottawa Hospital. | A structured physical examination of an injured ankle that, with high [[sensitivity and specificity]], will determine if any bones of the ankle or lower leg are broken. By using these rules during an examination, [[emergency medicine|emergency physicians]] are able to avoid unnecessary use of [[radiography]]. The rules were developed in Canada at the Ottawa Hospital. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:55, 11 June 2010
A structured physical examination of an injured ankle that, with high sensitivity and specificity, will determine if any bones of the ankle or lower leg are broken. By using these rules during an examination, emergency physicians are able to avoid unnecessary use of radiography. The rules were developed in Canada at the Ottawa Hospital.