Table 3.
Decision rules
| Pershad et al. [27] | Perform radiograph if both clinical findings are present: 1. Point tenderness over the distal radius 2. Decrease of more than 20% in grip strength compared to the normal hand |
| Webster et al. [28] | Perform radiograph if at least one of the following clinical findings is present: 1. Radial tenderness 2. Focal swelling 3. Reduction in range of supination and pronation |
| Rivara et al. [29] | Perform radiograph if at least one of the following clinical findings is present: 1. Gross deformity 2. Point tenderness |