Abstract
Abstract
Background
The Thessaly test is a relatively recently developed meniscal test; therefore research compared to other meniscal
tests is somewhat limited. In addition, a systematic review comparing the Thessaly’s test with a long standing test such
as the McMurray test has not been previously conducted.
Objective
To systematically identify and appraise all empirical studies comparing the diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test
and McMurray test.
Procedure
Eligible studies were identified through a rigorous search of ScienceDirect, CINAHL Plus, Pubmed, PEDro, EMBASE
and Cochrane Library from January 2004 until August 2014. Full English reports of studies investigating the accuracy
of the Thessaly test and McMurray test. Quality Assessment of Studies of Diagnostic Accuracy (QUADAS) scores were
completed on each selected article.
Results
The Thessaly test reported to have higher diagnostic accuracy values (61-96%) compared to the McMurray test (56-
84%). Although McMurray test showed to have higher sensitivity in the detection of lateral meniscal tears, the Thessaly
reported to more sensitive for medial and higher specificity values for both medial and lateral tears.
Conclusion
Higher strength of evidence studies are warranted to ensure
Background
The Thessaly test is a relatively recently developed meniscal test; therefore research compared to other meniscal
tests is somewhat limited. In addition, a systematic review comparing the Thessaly’s test with a long standing test such
as the McMurray test has not been previously conducted.
Objective
To systematically identify and appraise all empirical studies comparing the diagnostic accuracy of the Thessaly test
and McMurray test.
Procedure
Eligible studies were identified through a rigorous search of ScienceDirect, CINAHL Plus, Pubmed, PEDro, EMBASE
and Cochrane Library from January 2004 until August 2014. Full English reports of studies investigating the accuracy
of the Thessaly test and McMurray test. Quality Assessment of Studies of Diagnostic Accuracy (QUADAS) scores were
completed on each selected article.
Results
The Thessaly test reported to have higher diagnostic accuracy values (61-96%) compared to the McMurray test (56-
84%). Although McMurray test showed to have higher sensitivity in the detection of lateral meniscal tears, the Thessaly
reported to more sensitive for medial and higher specificity values for both medial and lateral tears.
Conclusion
Higher strength of evidence studies are warranted to ensure
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Physiotherapy & Physical Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 24 Mar 2016 |