Key result
Clinical examination alone achieved an 89% correct diagnosis rate for meniscal tears in competitive athletes, matching the 89% correct diagnosis rate of magnetic resonance imaging.
Why the study?
Does clinical examination alone compare favorably to magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing meniscal tears in competitive athletes?
Population
93 competitive athletes prospectively investigated between 1992 and 1995
Comparison
Clinical examination alone vs Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support selective MRI omission in athletes; leaves open need for contemporary validation before changing practice.
Observational (n=93)
Does clinical examination alone compare favorably to magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing meniscal tears in competitive athletes?
Absolute Event Rate: 89% vs 89%
Clinical examination alone is as accurate as magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing meniscal tears in competitive athletes.
Muellner et al. (1997) conducted an observational in Meniscal tears (n=93). Clinical examination vs. Magnetic resonance imaging was evaluated on Correct diagnosis of a meniscal lesion. Clinical examination alone achieved an 89% correct diagnosis rate for meniscal tears in competitive athletes, matching the 89% correct diagnosis rate of magnetic resonance imaging.
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