Ortho: Ottawa Rule: 1. bone tenderness at distal lateral or medial malleolus or over 5th metatarsal bone. 2. Inability to bear wt., 3. Over 18,
Treatment: RICE, support brace, crutches with mod-severe sprain, walking boot cast 3-6 wk or until pain free.

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Ottawa Rule: 1. bone tenderness at distal lateral or medial malleolus or over 5th metatarsal bone.  2. Inability to bear wt., 3. Over 18, 
Treatment:  RICE, support brace, crutches with mod-severe sprain, walking boot cast  3-6 wk or until pain free.

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How do you treat ankle sprain? What is Ottowa ankle rule?

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Ottawa Rule: 1. bone tenderness at distal lateral or medial malleolus or over 5th metatarsal bone. 2. Inability to bear wt., 3. Over 18, Treatment: RICE, support brace, crutches with mod-severe sprain, walking boot cast 3-6 wk or until pain free.

How do you treat ankle sprain? What is Ottowa ankle rule?

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