Physical Examination Tool for Swollen and Tender Lower Limb Joints in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Pilot Diagnostic Accuracy Study.
Antoni FellasDavinder Singh-GrewalJeffrey ChaitowDenise WarnerElla OnikulDerek Santos SantosMatthew ClaphamAndrea CodaPublished in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)
Results indicate potential clinical reliability; however, the validity and diagnostic accuracy of the proposed PE tool remains unclear due to low kappa coefficients and inconsistent agreements between PE and MRI results. Further research will be required before the tool may be used in a clinical setting.