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For knee pain, how predictive is physical examination for meniscal injury?

Authors :
Ellis, Mark R.
Griffin, Kyle W.
Meadows, Susan
Source :
Journal of Family Practice. Nov, 2004, Vol. 53 Issue 11, p918, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

* EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER No single clinical examination element, or combination of such elements, reliably detects meniscal injury. The McMurray test is best for ruling in meniscal pathology. Assuming a 9% [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00943509
Volume :
53
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Family Practice
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.125306505