@thepitchsidephysio: POV of a football physio 🚨⚽ Assessing potential fracture 🦶 OTTOWA Ankle rules state Ankle X-Ray Required: -If there is pain in the malleolar zone plus bone tenderness along the back 6 cm or tip of either the lateral malleolus (outer ankle) or medial malleolus (inner ankle). -If there is pain in the midfoot zone plus bone tenderness at either the base of the fifth metatarsal (outer midfoot) or the navicular bone (inner midfoot). -Weight-Bearing Factor: For both areas, an X-ray is also required if the patient is completely unable to bear weight for four steps both immediately after the injury and during the examination. #sportsinjury #scottishfootball #nonleaguefootball #football #physio

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