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A 25-year-old man sustains an inversion injury to his right ankle while playing football. He is unable to bear weight immediately afterwards. On examination, there is significant swelling and tenderness over the lateral malleolus. According to the Ottawa Ankle Rules, which finding necessitates an ankle X-ray?

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