The Ottawa ankle rules help determine when to order an X-ray for:

A All ankle injuries

B Ankle injuries where there is bone tenderness at specific areas or inability to bear weight

C Only sports injuries

D Only pediatric patients

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Ottawa rules: X-ray if bone tenderness at posterior edge of distal 6cm of tibia/fibula/malleoli, or navicular/5th metatarsal base, or inability to take 4 steps. High sensitivity, reduces unnecessary imaging.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The Ottawa ankle rules help determine when to order an X-ray for:" is Option B: Ankle injuries where there is bone tenderness at specific areas or inability to bear weight.

The other options — A) All ankle injuries, C) Only sports injuries, D) Only pediatric patients — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Ottawa rules: X-ray if bone tenderness at posterior edge of distal 6cm of tibia/fibula/malleoli, or navicular/5th metatarsal base, or inability to take 4 steps. High sensitivity, reduces unnecessary …

📚 About This USMLE Exam Prep Practice Question

This 2-level USMLE Exam Prep question from the Step 2 CK - Clinical Knowledge topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

How to use this page: Read the question above, consider all four options (A through D), then check the highlighted correct answer and explanation. For active timed practice, start a free USMLE Exam Prep practice test or use flashcards for spaced repetition review.

Practice USMLE Exam Prep Quizzes → Browse All Questions Study Flashcards

The Ottawa ankle rules help determine when to order an X-ray for:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

📚 About This USMLE Exam Prep Practice Question

Related USMLE Exam Prep Questions