An evaluation of the clinical tests and outcome measures used to assess patellar instability
Authors:
Smith, T. O., Davies, L., O'Driscoll, M. L., and Donell, S. T.
Abstract:
A literature review was undertaken to determine which clinical tests and outcome measures have been described to diagnose and evaluate patellar instability, and to assess the literature examining the sensitivity and specificity of these diagnostic tests, or the reliability, validity and responsiveness Of the Outcome measures identified. An electronic search was undertaken using standard databases as well as a hand search of specialist journals, reference lists and local medical libraries. All English language publications describing and/or evaluating diagnostic tests and outcome measures for patellar instability patients were included.
