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David Seaberg, MD

Pittsburgh Knee Rules

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Defines when knee x-rays are unnecessary, based on the Pittsburgh rules.

Sensitive; rules out imaging in many.

Calvin Hwang, MD, is a clinical assistant professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine. A native Californian, Dr. Hwang grew up in San Diego and attended Stanford University before venturing off to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at the Stanford/Kaiser Emergency Medicine program and fellowship in sports medicine at Stanford. He is currently a team physician for the Golden State Warriors, Stanford Football and Stanford Volleyball.

Calvin Hwang, MD

The Pittsburgh Knee Rules define when knee x-rays are unnecessary after minor trauma.

Ottawa Knee Rule

Ottawa Ankle Rule

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