Template:Ottawa Ankle Calculator
Interactive Ottawa Ankle Rule calculator. Requires the calculator gadget.
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| Criteria | No (0) | Yes (+1) |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle X-ray is required if there is pain in the malleolar zone AND any of the following: | ||
| Bone tenderness along distal 6 cm of posterior edge of tibia or tip of medial malleolus | 1 | |
| Bone tenderness along distal 6 cm of posterior edge of fibula or tip of lateral malleolus | 1 | |
| Inability to bear weight both immediately and in the ED (4 steps) | 1 | |
| Foot X-ray is required if there is pain in the midfoot zone AND any of the following: | ||
| Bone tenderness at the base of the 5th metatarsal | 1 | |
| Bone tenderness at the navicular | ||
| Inability to bear weight both immediately and in the ED (4 steps) | 1 | |
| Positive Criteria | / 6 | |
| Interpretation | |
|---|---|
| Score = 0 | No X-ray needed — Sensitivity 96.4–99.6% for clinically significant fractures. |
| Score ≥ 1 | X-ray recommended — Ankle and/or foot x-ray indicated based on positive criteria location. |