A clinical prediction rule for meniscal tears in primary care: development and internal validation using a multicentre study

British Journal of General Practice

Robert Lindeboom¹  Barbara AM Snoeker¹  Aeilko H Zwinderman¹  Cees Lucas¹ 

[1] Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Division of Public Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

关键词: clinical prediction rule;    diagnosis;    knee;    primary health care;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp15X686089

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

In primary care, meniscal tears are difficult to detect. A quick and easy clinical prediction rule based on patient history and a single meniscal test may help physicians to identify high-risk patients for referral for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

【 授权许可】

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