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Ottawa Knee Rule calculator

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Clinical inputs

Result

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Ottawa Knee Rule negative

No knee radiograph is indicated by the rule.

Formula inputs

  • Age ≥55 years
  • Isolated patellar tenderness
  • Fibular-head tenderness
  • Unable to flex knee to 90°
  • Unable to bear weight for 4 steps immediately and in evaluation

Primary source

Stiell IG et al. Derivation of a decision rule for radiography in acute knee injuries. Ann Emerg Med (1995)

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