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Physical Examination Tests for Assessing a Torn Meniscus in the Knee: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
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OE Journal. 2013;1(11):303 J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2007 Sep;37(9):541-50This systematic review with meta-analysis identified 18 studies that investigated the diagnostic accuracy of 3 physical examination tests in detecting a torn tibial meniscus. Fourteen of these studies evaluated McMurray's test, 14 examined joint line tenderness, and 7 examined Apley's test. The results from this analysis conclude that the McMurray, JLT and Apley's test have poor diagnostic accuracy when analyzing torn tibial menisci.
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Detsky AS, Naylor CD, O'Rourke K, McGeer AJ, L'Abbé KA. J Clin Epidemiol. 1992;45:255-65
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なぜ今この研究が必要なのですか？
The life-time prevalence of knee pain can be up to 45%. General practitioners must decide whether an individual will need conservative treatment or requires surgery and the use of physical examination tests are typically what makes this decision. There is much uncertainty as to the ability that physical examination tests have in diagnosing a torn meniscus. Due to the limited recent evidence regarding the diagnostic accuracy of these special tests, this systematic review and meta-analysis was completed.
主な研究課題は何ですか？
Which physical examination tests (if any) are accurate at detecting and diagnosing a torn tibial meniscus?
重要な知見は？
- McMurray's test had a pooled sensitivity of 70.5 (95% CI: 67.4 to 73.4) and a pooled specificity of 71.1 (95% CI: 69.3 to 72.9).
- The pooled sensitivity of the JLT was 63.3 (95% CI: 60.9 to 65.7) and the pooled specificity was 77.4 (95% CI: 75.6 to 79.1).
- Apley's test had a pooled sensitivity of 60.7 (95% CI: 55.7 to 65.5) and a pooled specificity of 70.2 (95% CI: 68.0 to 72.4).
- There was significant statistical heterogeneity for all 3 tests evidenced by a significant P value for the Cochran Q test (P[Q]<0.01), however the I squared statistic for McMurray's, JLT and Apley's test (79%, 87%, 75%, respectively) indicated that none of these tests had discriminative power in diagnosing a torn tibial meniscus.
最も覚えておくべきことは？
This study concludes that the McMurray, JLT and Apley's test have poor diagnostic accuracy, in detecting a torn tibial meniscus. However, it is important to note that these are not firm conclusions due to the heterogeneity and insufficient quality of the studies.
それが私の患者ケアにどのように影響するか？
The results of this study indicate that the McMurray, JLT and Apley's tests are not of great diagnostic quality in the detection of a torn tibial meniscus. Future high quality trials are required to assess these tests and what possible tests can provide accurate detection of meniscal tears.
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