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Physiotherapy screening achieves primary orthopaedic intervention selection accuracy

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December 2014

Physiotherapy screening achieves primary orthopaedic intervention selection accuracy

Vol: 3| Issue: 12| Number:14| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Physiotherapy screening of patients referred for orthopaedic consultation in primary healthcare - A randomised controlled trial

Man Ther. 2014 Oct;19(5):386-91.

Contributing Authors:
K Samsson ME Larsson

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Synopsis

203 patients referred for orthopaedic surgeon consultation due to musculoskeletal pain were randomized to receive physiotherapy screening or standard referral to an orthopaedic surgeon. The purpose of this trial was to determine if experienced physiotherapists could efficiently screen patients referred for orthopaedic consultation in primary healthcare. The physiotherapy screening group achieved a...

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