EBQ:Ottawa Ankle Rule Study: Difference between revisions
(conclusion) |
|||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
The Ottawa Ankle Rule is a highly sensitive decision rule used to determine the need for radiography in patients with acute ankle injuries. | |||
==Major Points== | ==Major Points== | ||
Revision as of 01:47, 1 September 2015
incomplete Journal Club Article
Stiell I. et al.. "Decision rules for the use of radiography in acute ankle injuries. Refinement and prospective validation.". JAMA. 1993. 269(9):1127-32.
PubMed Full text PDF
PubMed Full text PDF
Clinical Question
Can a clinical decision rule be used to aid in the efficient use of radiography in acute ankle injuries?
Conclusion
The Ottawa Ankle Rule is a highly sensitive decision rule used to determine the need for radiography in patients with acute ankle injuries.