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Which of the following is true? Select one: a. According to the Ottawa ankle rules an X ray is indicated if there is pain in the malleolus zone and tenderness over the base of the fifth metatarsal or anterior edge of the distal tibia. b. A scaphoid fracture is of particular concern because the blood supply runs through the waist of the scaphoid from proximal to distal leaving distal avascular necrosis as a possible complication. c. The distal I P joint is flexed by the superficial flexor tendons d. Pregnancy is a risk factor for DVT because of the associated increase in haematocrit and effects of oestrogen. e. Radial fractures should be splinted/plastered with more pronation the more distal they are