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The sonographic Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules study (the SOFAR study).

Marieta D MD Canagasabey, Michael J MJ Callaghan, and Simon S Carley

Emerg Med J 28(10):838-40 (2011) PMID 20943841

Foot and ankle injuries are common in the Emergency Department (ED). Of those requiring radiographs in accordance with the Ottawa Foot and Ankle Rules, approximately 22% have a fracture. Ultrasound is developing as a tool for emergency musculoskeletal assessment--it is inexpensive and rapid, and visualises soft tissue and bony structures.

DOI: 10.1136/emj.2009.088286
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