Initial derivation of diagnostic clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.

Simon DécaryDebbie FeldmanPierre FrémontJean-Pierre PelletierJohanne Martel-PelletierMichel FallahaBruno PelletierSylvain BelzileMarie-Pierre SylvestrePascal-André VendittoliFrançois Desmeules

Published in: Musculoskeletal care (2018)

Diagnostic clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests were able to support the differential diagnosis of SOA compared with various knee disorders without relying systematically on imaging. This could support primary care clinicians' role in the efficient management of these patients.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
primary care
physical activity
mental health
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
high resolution
prognostic factors
palliative care
patient reported outcomes