X-ray series for foot and ankle injuries: clinical evidence, cost-effectiveness, and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000898
English
Authors' recommendations:
Two systematic reviews, one meta-analysis, six non-randomized studies, one economic evaluation, and four evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the Ottawa ankle rules to determine the need for X-rays to identify potential bone fracture.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/nov-2013/RA0650%20Imaging%20for%20Ankle%20Injury%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Foot Injuries
- Ankle Injuries
- Radiography
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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