Diagnostic accuracy of the Ottawa ankle rule to exclude fractures in acute ankle injuries in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Diagnostic accuracy of the Ottawa ankle rule to exclude fractures in acute ankle injuries in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Ankle traumas are common presenting injuries to emergency departments in Australia and worldwide. The Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR) are a clinical decision tool to exclude ankle fractures, thereby precluding the need for radiographic imaging in patients with acute ankle injury. Previo...

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Main Authors: Yolanda E. Gomes, Minh Chau, Helen A. Banwell, Ryan S. Causby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Ankle
Ankle injuries
Ankle fractures
Sensitivity and specificity
Ankle radiography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05831-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05831-7

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