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. 2017 Feb 28;47(5):590–598. doi: 10.1007/s00247-017-3787-z

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