Table II.

Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules

Ottawa Ankle Rules	Ottawa Foot Rules
An ankle radiograph is required only if pain is indicated in the malleolar part and any of these is present:	A foot radiograph is required only if pain is indicated in the mid-foot and any of these is present:
• Bone tenderness at lateral malleolus or posterior edge	• Bone tenderness at the 5th metatarsal base
• Bone tenderness at medial malleolus or posterior edge	• Navicular bone tenderness
• Unable to bear weight	• Unable to bear weight