SAQ 1355 – Fall from height with ankle pain and X-rays

A 23-year-old woman is brought to your ED after falling 5 metres from a balcony and landing on her feet. She complains of ankle pain. The ankle X-rays are shown.

List three indications for ankle X-ray using the Ottawa ankle rules.

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List three indications for foot X-ray using the Ottawa foot rules.

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Describe two abnormalities visible on the X-rays.

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List four other injuries associated with falls from height when the patient lands on their feet.

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