The Thessaly test at 20 degrees of knee flexion can be used effectively as a first-line clinical screening test for meniscal tears, reducing the need for and the cost of modern magnetic resonance imaging methods. BACKGROUND Clinical tests used for the detection of meniscal tears in the knee do not present acceptable The Thessaly test was no better at diagnosing meniscal tears than other established physical tests and the sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of all physical tests was too low to be of routine clinical value as an alternative to MRI. BACKGROUND Reliable non-invasive diagnosis of meniscal The combination of positive Thessaly and McMurray tests showed a sensitivity of 53% and specificity of 62%. Conclusion The results of the Thessaly test alone or combined with the McMurray test do not seem useful to determine the presence or absence of meniscal tears. Level of evidence Diagnosis, level 2b
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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. View/ Open. FullReport_htapdf (Mb) Publication date 08/ Author 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 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often used but is expensive and incidental findings are problematic. The Thessaly test had a sensitivity of , a specificity of and a diagnostic Step#1. Locate the Timer Panel. Identify the timer panel on your dryer. It is typically located on the dashboard or control console, where you set the drying cycle. "Timed Dry" or "Auto Dry" may be labeled on it. Step#2. Unplug the Dryer. Unplug the dryer from the electrical outlet before you proceed The Thessaly test at 20 degrees of knee flexion can be used effectively as a first-line clinical screening test for meniscal tears, reducing the need for and the cost of modern magnetic resonance imaging methods Blyth M, Anthony I, Francq B, Brooksbank K, Downie P, Powell A, Jones B, MacLean A, McConnachie A, Norrie J. 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
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Conclusions: The Thessaly test at 20° of knee flexion can be used effectively as a first-line clinical screening test for meniscal tears, reducing the need for and the cost of modern Therefore selected to be used as a comparison with the Thessaly’s test. Although the Thessaly Test has not been as extensively researched as the McMurray test a meta-analysis performed in suggested that the Thessaly test has higher test quality than the McMurray test [5]. Furthermore, subsequent research has The Thessaly test is a clinical examination used to detect miniscal tears in the knee. Established alternative tests to the Thessaly test include the McMurray test, Apley’s Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected 96% of meniscal tears. Physical tests may not always be diagnostic of meniscal tears. MRI and arthroscopy may be essential in dubious clinical presentations and especially where more than one pathology is suspected. Our study showed that the Thessaly test in isolation was Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link Numerous physical tests have been described but their diagnostic accuracy is often questioned. Karachalios et al. described the new ‘Thessaly test’ and concluded The menisci of the knee play an important role in absorbing forces transmitted through the knee during movements. Damage to the menisci can result in pain, may limit movement and can require surgery. Currently the best, non-invasive way to diagnose meniscal tears is using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. They even claimed that the test will reduce the need for and the cost of modern MRI methods. Our results failed to show the superiority of the Thessaly test. In another study on (80 males) patients with average age of 39 (16 to 56) years, the diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test was compared with joint line