Health Technol Assess August 2015 PMID 26243431

Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other clinical examination tests (Apley's, McMurray's and joint line tenderness) for meniscal tears in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis.

Mark Blyth, Iain Anthony, Bernard Francq, Katriona Brooksbank, Paul Downie, Andrew Powell, Bryn Jones, Angus MacLean, Alex McConnachie, John Norrie

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Abstract in brief

  • Non-invasive diagnosis of meniscal tears is challenging, with MRI being costly and often revealing incidental findings; many simple physical exams exist as alternatives.
  • The study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test and its potential to reduce reliance on MRI or arthroscopy for suspected meniscal tears.
  • Results showed the Thessaly test had moderate sensitivity (66%) and low specificity (39%) by primary care clinicians, indicating it may not reliably diagnose meniscal tears on its own, although other physical tests had similar accuracy rates.

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ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
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Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other clinical examination tests (Apley’s, McMurray’s and joint line tenderness) for meniscal tears in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis https://t.co/Ye0YXMCbST

Jan 23, 2022 · 59 likes · 14 shares · 26,356 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@coasthealthhub full text here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other clinical examination tests (Apley’s, McMurray’s and joint line tenderness) for meniscal tears in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis https://t.co/pQW4SGKbpD

Jan 23, 2022 · 1 like · 26,356 followers View post →
Mark Gibson
@mgibsonphysio · X

RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

Jan 23, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,434 followers View post →
Madhan Ramanathan
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

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Michael Crebbin
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

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Albert Kagina Sinyigaya
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Background - Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other clinical examination tests (Apley’s, McMurray’s and joint line tenderness) for meniscal tears in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis -NCBI Books https://t.co/Hlh6LqECLC

Oct 6, 2022 · 632 followers View post →

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Albert Kagina Sinyigaya
@DrSinyigaya · X

Background - Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other clinical examination tests (Apley’s, McMurray’s and joint line tenderness) for meniscal tears in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis -NCBI Books https://t.co/Hlh6LqECLC

Oct 6, 2022 · 632 followers View post →
Rachel Elizabeth
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

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Chris Gibson
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

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The Sport Medicine Clinic-Carleton U
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Jeff Bridges
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

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Michael Crebbin
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

Jan 23, 2022 · 14 shares · 743 followers View post →
Andrew Pontin
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

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pitchou de la compta
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

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Madhan Ramanathan
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RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

Jan 23, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,148 followers View post →
Mark Gibson
@mgibsonphysio · X

RT @Retlouping: Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other…

Jan 23, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,434 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

Great paper here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other clinical examination tests (Apley’s, McMurray’s and joint line tenderness) for meniscal tears in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis https://t.co/Ye0YXMCbST

Jan 23, 2022 · 59 likes · 14 shares · 26,356 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@coasthealthhub full text here https://t.co/o46Lv6qhNu Diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test, standardised clinical history and other clinical examination tests (Apley’s, McMurray’s and joint line tenderness) for meniscal tears in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis https://t.co/pQW4SGKbpD

Jan 23, 2022 · 1 like · 26,356 followers View post →