Journal article
Effect of the Low Risk Ankle Rule on the frequency of radiography in children with ankle injuries
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Low Risk Ankle Rule is a validated clinical decision rule that has the potential to safely reduce radiography in children with acute ankle injuries. We performed a phased implementation of the Low Risk Ankle Rule and evaluated its effectiveness in reducing the frequency of radiography in children with ankle injuries.
METHODS: Six Canadian emergency departments participated in the study from Jan. 1, 2009, to Aug. 31, 2011. At the …
Authors
Boutis K; Grootendorst P; Willan A; Plint AC; Babyn P; Brison RJ; Sayal A; Parker M; Mamen N; Schuh S
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 185, No. 15, pp. e731–e738
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
October 15, 2013
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.122050
ISSN
0820-3946