Musculoskeletal care
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Musculoskeletal care · Sep 2018
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyInitial derivation of diagnostic clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
The aim of the present study was to assess the validity of clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests to diagnose symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (SOA) compared with other knee disorders. ⋯ Diagnostic clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests were able to support the differential diagnosis of SOA compared with various knee disorders without relying systematically on imaging. This could support primary care clinicians' role in the efficient management of these patients.