
Physical Therapy & Rehab
Patellar tilt and squatting tests indicate a greater trend towards PFPS
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Phys Ther Sport. 2013 Feb;14(1):54-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2012.11.003. Epub 2012 Dec 8
5 studies, representing 25 tests to diagnose patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), were selected in this meta-analysis/systematic review. To observe the accuracy of clinical and functional tests in determining the presence of PFPS in affected individuals, the tests were evaluated based on sensibility, specificity, positive (LR+) and negative (LR-) likehood ratios, and predictive values. It was observed that the patellar tilt and squatting test indicated a greater trend towards PFPS diagnosis. Furthermore, combination tests were not more effective than single tests.
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