Anderson, Anthony2008-03-312008-03-312008-03-31https://hdl.handle.net/11299/5861The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Ankle injuries have been reported to constitute up to 12% of emergency department visits. However, only one in five of these patients have an ankle fracture. For this reason, the Ottawa Ankle Rules(OAR) were developed to help clinicians decide which adults should have radiographs. With the success of this model, a study was designed to assess the validity of the OAR in the evaluation of pediatric patients. The results of the study showed that although the OAR were successful in detecting most fractures, it missed a significant number of "pediatric fractures." However, the data indicated that the rules were valid for children older than 15 years-old. Finally, the study indicated a new set of rules more appropriate for pediatric patients under 15 years-old.en-USradiographicspediatricankleinjuryOttawaOther