emergency-medicine orthopaedics
Ottawa Ankle and Knee Rules
Clinical decision rules to guide radiography in ankle and knee injuries. Highly sensitive for fracture; reduces unnecessary imaging.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Ibuprofen (Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Pain) · NSAID — Non-selective COX Inhibitor
- Dexketoprofen (Acute Musculoskeletal Pain) · NSAID — Non-selective COX Inhibitor (S-enantiomer of Ketoprofen)
- Co-amoxiclav (Open Fracture Antibiotic Prophylaxis) · Beta-lactam / Beta-lactamase Inhibitor Combination
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam (Polymicrobial Open Fracture Infections) · Extended-spectrum Beta-lactam / Beta-lactamase Inhibitor
Pathways
- Hip Fracture Pathway · NICE CG124; BPT
- Cauda Equina Syndrome · Society of British Neurological Surgeons; BOA — Best Practice
- Knee Soft Tissue Injury (ACL / MCL / Meniscus) · BOA; Royal College of Surgeons
- Shoulder Dislocation · BOA; RCEM
- Scaphoid Fracture · BOA; BSSH
- Pelvic Fracture · BOA; ATLS; NICE NG39
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.