Pittsburgh Decision Rules for Knee Radiography
Check any finding that applies after acute blunt knee injury (simplified binary teaching OR).
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How it works
The Pittsburgh rules overlap with the Ottawa Knee Rule but emphasize fibular head tenderness and isolated patellar tenderness patterns.
Limits
Penetrating injury, prosthetic joints, infection, and pediatric growth-plate concerns are not covered.
Educational tool only—not for diagnosis or treatment decisions.