References & Bibliography
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Research Citations
Sciascia et al. 2026
Clinical Utility of the Moving Valgus Stress Test and Milking Maneuver for Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Elbow
The American journal of sports medicine
Thoomes et al. 2026
Diagnostic accuracy of physical examination tests for painful cervical radiculopathy: update of a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC musculoskeletal disorders
Kato et al. 2025
Accuracy and Reliability of Physical Signs as a Diagnostic Tool for Cervical Cord Compression: A Cross-Sectional Study
Spine surgery and related research
Ceballos-Laita et al. 2024
Is Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Clinically Superior to Sham or Placebo for Patients with Neck or Low-Back Pain? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Diseases
Ciuffreda et al. 2024
Accuracy of the Standard and Distal-to-Proximal Sequence of the Upper Limb Neurodynamic Test 1 for the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Role of Side-to-Side Comparisons
Journal of clinical medicine
Jiang et al. 2024
The value of Clinical signs in the diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy - A Systematic review and Meta-analysis
Global spine journal
Paneyala et al. 2024
Efficacy of Clinical Tests in the Diagnosis of Meralgia Paresthetica: A Case Control Study
Case reports in medicine
Pitcher et al. 2024
Diagnostic Accuracy of Subjective Features and Physical Examination Tests for Morton Neuroma: A Systematic Review
Foot & ankle orthopaedics
Dabbagh et al. 2023
Diagnostic Test Accuracy of Provocative Maneuvers for the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Physical therapy
Han et al. 2023
Low back pain of disc, sacroiliac joint, or facet joint origin: a diagnostic accuracy systematic review
EClinicalMedicine
Lorange et al. 2023
Diagnosis Accuracy for Compartment Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of orthopaedic trauma
Dal et al. 2022
Effectiveness of osteopathic interventions in patients with non-specific neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
Karanasios et al. 2022
Diagnostic accuracy of examination tests for lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) - A systematic review
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
Mertens et al. 2022
An Instrument-Assisted Coracoid Pain Test: An Exploratory Diagnostic Accuracy Study
International journal of environmental research and public health
Netterström-Wedin et al. 2022
Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests Assessing Ligamentous Injury of the Talocrural and Subtalar Joints: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Sports health
Pesser et al. 2022
Reliability and validity of the elevated arm stress test in the diagnosis of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
Journal of vascular surgery
Schmauss et al. 2022
Relevance of the Scaphoid Shift Test for the Investigation of Scapholunate Ligament Injuries
Journal of clinical medicine
Ou et al. 2021
Ulnar-sided wrist pain: a prospective analysis of diagnostic clinical tests
ANZ journal of surgery
Rashidi et al. 2021
Evidence-based use of clinical examination, ultrasonography, and MRI for diagnosing ulnar collateral ligament tears of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb: systematic review and meta-analysis
European radiology
Glans et al. 2020
Self-rated joint hypermobility: the five-part questionnaire evaluated in a Swedish non-clinical adult population
BMC musculoskeletal disorders
Kloppenburg et al. 2020
Osteoarthritis year in review 2019: epidemiology and therapy
Osteoarthritis and cartilage
Mansfield et al. 2020
Systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy, reliability, and safety of the sharp-purser test
The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy
Schlager et al. 2020
Validity of the self-reported five-part questionnaire as an assessment of generalized joint hypermobility in early pregnancy
BMC musculoskeletal disorders
Davis et al. 2019
Diagnostic utility of the Active Compression Test for the superior labrum anterior posterior tear: A systematic review
Shoulder & elbow
Metcalfe et al. 2019
Does This Patient Have Hip Osteoarthritis?: The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review
JAMA
Oliveira-Souza et al. 2019
Reduced flexion rotation test in women with chronic and episodic migraine
Brazilian journal of physical therapy
Homayouni et al. 2018
Sensitivity and Specificity of Modified Bragard Test in Patients With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Using Electrodiagnosis as a Reference Standard
Journal of chiropractic medicine
Zwerus et al. 2018
Physical examination of the elbow, what is the evidence? A systematic literature review
British journal of sports medicine
Grimaldi et al. 2017
Utility of clinical tests to diagnose MRI-confirmed gluteal tendinopathy in patients presenting with lateral hip pain
British journal of sports medicine
Malfait et al. 2017
The 2017 international classification of the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics
Orbai et al. 2017
International patient and physician consensus on a psoriatic arthritis core outcome set for clinical trials
Annals of the rheumatic diseases
Qaseem et al. 2017
Noninvasive treatments for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians
Annals of Internal Medicine
Wang et al. 2017
Diagnostic Accuracy of Monofilament Tests for Detecting Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of diabetes research
Schiffman et al. 2016
Executive summary of the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders for clinical and research applications
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
Schmauss et al. 2016
Clinical tests and magnetic resonance imaging have limited diagnostic value for triangular fibrocartilaginous complex lesions
Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
Serner et al. 2016
Can standardised clinical examination of athletes with acute groin injuries predict the presence and location of MRI findings?
British journal of sports medicine
Khare et al. 2015
Lhermitte's Sign: The Current Status
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Mallee et al. 2015
Computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging versus bone scintigraphy for clinically suspected scaphoid fractures in patients with negative plain radiographs
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
Neogi et al. 2015
2015 Gout classification criteria: an American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism collaborative initiative
Annals of the rheumatic diseases
Reiman et al. 2015
Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for the diagnosis of hip femoroacetabular impingement/labral tear: a systematic review with meta-analysis
British journal of sports medicine
Sman et al. 2015
Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for ankle syndesmosis injury
British journal of sports medicine
Smith et al. 2015
Special tests for assessing meniscal tears within the knee: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Evidence-based medicine
Carpenter et al. 2014
Adult scaphoid fracture
Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Franke et al. 2014
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Stuber et al. 2014
The diagnostic accuracy of the Kemp's test: a systematic review
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
Henschke et al. 2013
Red flags to screen for malignancy in patients with low-back pain
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
Hermans et al. 2013
Does this patient with shoulder pain have rotator cuff disease?: The Rational Clinical Examination systematic review
JAMA
Hutchison et al. 2013
What is the best clinical test for Achilles tendinopathy?
Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
McQueen et al. 2013
The estimated sensitivity and specificity of compartment pressure monitoring for acute compartment syndrome
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
van et al. 2013
Methods to diagnose acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture: a meta-analysis of instrumented knee laxity tests
Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA
van et al. 2013
Methods to diagnose acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture: a meta-analysis of physical examinations with and without anaesthesia
Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA
Dasgupta et al. 2012
2012 provisional classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica: a European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology collaborative initiative
Annals of the rheumatic diseases
Schneiders et al. 2012
The ability of clinical tests to diagnose stress fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
Bijlsma et al. 2011
Osteoarthritis: an update with relevance for clinical practice
Lancet (London, England)
Ciesla et al. 2011
Manual muscle testing: a method of measuring extremity muscle strength applied to critically ill patients
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE
Kirshblum et al. 2011
International standards for neurological classification of spinal cord injury (revised 2011)
The journal of spinal cord medicine
Massy-Westropp et al. 2011
Hand Grip Strength: age and gender stratified normative data in a population-based study
BMC research notes
Suri et al. 2011
The accuracy of the physical examination for the diagnosis of midlumbar and low lumbar nerve root impingement
Spine
Carbone et al. 2010
Coracoid pain test: a new clinical sign of shoulder adhesive capsulitis
International orthopaedics
Dachun et al. 2010
Sensitivity and specificity of the ankle--brachial index to diagnose peripheral artery disease: a structured review
Vascular medicine (London, England)
Hall et al. 2010
Comparative analysis and diagnostic accuracy of the cervical flexion-rotation test
The journal of headache and pain
Harden et al. 2010
Validation of proposed diagnostic criteria (the "Budapest Criteria") for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Pain
Janssens et al. 2010
A diagnostic rule for acute gouty arthritis in primary care without joint fluid analysis
Archives of internal medicine
Maslowski et al. 2010
The diagnostic validity of hip provocation maneuvers to detect intra-articular hip pathology
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
Merritt et al. 2010
Diagnostic value of clinical grind test for carpometacarpal osteoarthritis of the thumb
Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
Suri et al. 2010
Does this older adult with lower extremity pain have the clinical syndrome of lumbar spinal stenosis?
JAMA
van et al. 2010
Physical examination for lumbar radiculopathy due to disc herniation in patients with low-back pain
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews
Ahmad et al. 2009
The moving patellar apprehension test for lateral patellar instability
The American journal of sports medicine
Beekman et al. 2009
The diagnostic value of provocative clinical tests in ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is marginal
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
Uhl et al. 2009
Evaluation of clinical assessment methods for scapular dyskinesis
Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
Appelboam et al. 2008
Elbow extension test to rule out elbow fracture: multicentre, prospective validation and observational study of diagnostic accuracy in adults and children
BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
Cheng et al. 2008
Scratch collapse test for evaluation of carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome
The Journal of hand surgery
Jull et al. 2008
Clinical assessment of the deep cervical flexor muscles: the craniocervical flexion test
Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
Lequesne et al. 2008
Gluteal tendinopathy in refractory greater trochanter pain syndrome: diagnostic value of two clinical tests
Arthritis and rheumatism
Majlesi et al. 2008
The sensitivity and specificity of the Slump and the Straight Leg Raising tests in patients with lumbar disc herniation
Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases
Nord et al. 2008
False positive rate of thoracic outlet syndrome diagnostic maneuvers
Electromyography and clinical neurophysiology
Treleaven 2008
Sensorimotor disturbances in neck disorders affecting postural stability, head and eye movement control
Manual therapy
Dorf et al. 2007
Effect of elbow position on grip strength in the evaluation of lateral epicondylitis
The Journal of hand surgery
Nishimura et al. 2007
Meta-analysis: diagnostic accuracy of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody and rheumatoid factor for rheumatoid arthritis
Annals of internal medicine
Ogince et al. 2007
The diagnostic validity of the cervical flexion-rotation test in C1/2-related cervicogenic headache
Manual therapy
Rubinstein et al. 2007
A systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of provocative tests of the neck for diagnosing cervical radiculopathy
European Spine Journal
Tay et al. 2007
The "ulnar fovea sign" for defining ulnar wrist pain: an analysis of sensitivity and specificity
The Journal of hand surgery
Benjaminse et al. 2006
Clinical diagnosis of an anterior cruciate ligament rupture: a meta-analysis
The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy
Farber et al. 2006
Clinical assessment of three common tests for traumatic anterior shoulder instability
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Khan et al. 2006
Does the clinical examination predict lower extremity peripheral arterial disease?
JAMA
Masci et al. 2006
Use of the one-legged hyperextension test and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of active spondylolysis
British journal of sports medicine
Scarpa et al. 2006
Nail and distal interphalangeal joint in psoriatic arthritis
The Journal of rheumatology
Taylor et al. 2006
Classification criteria for psoriatic arthritis: development of new criteria from a large international study
Arthritis and rheumatism
Wells et al. 2006
Does this patient have deep vein thrombosis?
JAMA
Zito et al. 2006
Clinical tests of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the diagnosis of cervicogenic headache
Manual therapy
Cook et al. 2005
Identifiers suggestive of clinical cervical spine instability: a Delphi study of physical therapists
Physical therapy
Goodacre et al. 2005
Meta-analysis: The value of clinical assessment in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis
Annals of internal medicine
Karachalios et al. 2005
Diagnostic accuracy of a new clinical test (the Thessaly test) for early detection of meniscal tears
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Licciardone et al. 2005
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
O'Driscoll et al. 2005
The "moving valgus stress test" for medial collateral ligament tears of the elbow
The American journal of sports medicine
Ferrante 2004
Brachial plexopathies: classification, causes, and consequences
Muscle & nerve
Kocher et al. 2004
Validation of a clinical prediction rule for the differentiation between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in children
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Luhmann et al. 2004
Differentiation between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in children with clinical prediction algorithms
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Zafeiriou 2004
Primitive reflexes and postural reactions in the neurodevelopmental examination
Pediatric neurology
De et al. 2003
The association between diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and Windlass test results
Foot & ankle international
Stiell et al. 2003
The Canadian C-spine rule versus the NEXUS low-risk criteria in patients with trauma
The New England journal of medicine
Wainner et al. 2003
Reliability and diagnostic accuracy of the clinical examination and patient self-report measures for cervical radiculopathy
Spine
Doi et al. 2002
Cervical nerve root avulsion in brachial plexus injuries: magnetic resonance imaging classification and comparison with myelography and computerized tomography myelography
Journal of neurosurgery
Pagel et al. 2002
Lack of utility of Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing in suspected carpal tunnel syndrome
American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
Rebain et al. 2002
A systematic review of the passive straight leg raising test as a diagnostic aid for low back pain (1989 to 2000)
Spine
Tong et al. 2002
The Spurling test and cervical radiculopathy
Spine
Ulmer 2002
The clinical diagnosis of compartment syndrome of the lower leg: are clinical findings predictive of the disorder?
Journal of orthopaedic trauma
Bird et al. 2001
Prospective evaluation of magnetic resonance imaging and physical examination findings in patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Arthritis and rheumatism
Gillard et al. 2001
Diagnosing thoracic outlet syndrome: contribution of provocative tests, ultrasonography, electrophysiology, and helical computed tomography in 48 patients
Joint bone spine
Kinoshita et al. 2001
The dorsiflexion-eversion test for diagnosis of tarsal tunnel syndrome
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Perkins et al. 2001
Simple screening tests for peripheral neuropathy in the diabetes clinic
Diabetes care
Hoffman et al. 2000
Validity of a set of clinical criteria to rule out injury to the cervical spine in patients with blunt trauma. National Emergency X-Radiography Utilization Study Group
The New England journal of medicine
Kim et al. 2000
Clinical examination of varicose veins--a validation study
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Karachalios et al. 1999
Ten-year follow-up evaluation of a school screening program for scoliosis. Is the forward-bending test an accurate diagnostic criterion for the screening of scoliosis?
Spine
Kocher et al. 1999
Differentiating between septic arthritis and transient synovitis of the hip in children: an evidence-based clinical prediction algorithm
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Maffulli 1998
The clinical diagnosis of subcutaneous tear of the Achilles tendon. A prospective study in 174 patients
The American journal of sports medicine
McGee et al. 1998
Physical examination and chronic lower-extremity ischemia: a critical review
Archives of internal medicine
Plewa et al. 1998
The false-positive rate of thoracic outlet syndrome shoulder maneuvers in healthy subjects
Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Boyko et al. 1997
Diagnostic utility of the history and physical examination for peripheral vascular disease among patients with diabetes mellitus
Journal of clinical epidemiology
Fritz et al. 1997
Preliminary results of the use of a two-stage treadmill test as a clinical diagnostic tool in the differential diagnosis of lumbar spinal stenosis
Journal of spinal disorders
Watson et al. 1997
The natural progression of scaphoid instability
Hand clinics
Duruöz et al. 1996
Development and validation of a rheumatoid hand functional disability scale that assesses functional handicap
The Journal of rheumatology
Hertel et al. 1996
Lag signs in the diagnosis of rotator cuff rupture
Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
Hudak et al. 1996
Development of an upper extremity outcome measure: the DASH (disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand) [corrected]. The Upper Extremity Collaborative Group (UECG)
American journal of industrial medicine
Hole et al. 1995
Reliability and concurrent validity of two instruments for measuring cervical range of motion: effects of age and gender
Manual therapy
Rubinstein et al. 1994
The accuracy of the clinical examination in the setting of posterior cruciate ligament injuries
The American journal of sports medicine
Barnsley et al. 1993
False-positive rates of cervical zygapophysial joint blocks
The Clinical journal of pain
Lindgren et al. 1992
Cervical rotation lateral flexion test in brachialgia
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Vernon et al. 1991
The Neck Disability Index: a study of reliability and validity
Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
Altman et al. 1990
The American College of Rheumatology criteria for the classification and reporting of osteoarthritis of the hand
Arthritis and rheumatism
Flanders et al. 1990
Acute cervical spine trauma: correlation of MR imaging findings with degree of neurologic deficit
Radiology
Viikari-Juntura et al. 1989
Validity of clinical tests in the diagnosis of root compression in cervical disc disease
Spine
Daniel et al. 1988
Use of the quadriceps active test to diagnose posterior cruciate-ligament disruption and measure posterior laxity of the knee
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
Jull et al. 1988
The accuracy of manual diagnosis for cervical zygapophysial joint pain syndromes
The Medical journal of Australia
Davidson et al. 1981
The shoulder abduction test in the diagnosis of radicular pain in cervical extradural compressive monoradiculopathies
Spine
Osteopathic Medicine
Principles of Manual Medicine — 4th ed.
Greenman, P.E. · Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011
An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment — 3rd ed.
DiGiovanna, E.L., Schiowitz, S., Dowling, D.J. · Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005
Osteopathic Considerations in Systemic Dysfunction — 2nd ed.
Kuchera, M.L., Kuchera, W.A. · Greyden Press, 1994
Orthopaedic Assessment
Orthopedic Physical Assessment — 6th ed.
Magee, D.J. · Elsevier Saunders, 2014
Clinical Guidelines
NICE Clinical Guidelines
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
nice.org.uk/guidanceResearch Databases
PubMed — Biomedical Literature Database
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Primary source for sensitivity and specificity data cited in orthopaedic test sections.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov