A 28 year old patient presents to the clinic with acute pain…
A 28 year old patient presents to the clinic with acute pain to their lateral ankle following a misstep while hiking on uneven terrain causing internal rotation of the ankle. She reports immediate onset of pain, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected ankle. On physical exam she has bone tenderness over the lateral malleolus on the right ankle. She is able to take 4-5 steps in the exam room today on the affected ankle. According to the Ottawa Ankle Rules, what is the next best action for this patient?