Which findings would indicate ordering a plain radiograph

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Problem: A 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a three-day history of right knee pain that began after tripping over a curb. Physical examination reveals tenderness over the medial joint line of her right knee and a mild joint effusion. The patient is unable to flex her knee to 90°. Gait is antalgic with limp, but the patient is able to bear weight on her right lower extremity. Following the Ottawa Knee Rule, which findings would indicate ordering a plain radiograph of the right knee to evaluate her injury?

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