The clinical diagnosis of symptomatic forefoot neuroma in the general population: a Delphi consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited evidence for defining what specific method or methods should be used to clinically influence clinical decision making for forefoot neuroma. The aim of this study was to develop a clinical assessment protocol that has agreed expert consensus for the clinical diagnosis of forefoot neuroma.

Methods

A four-round Delphi consensus study was completed with 16 expert health professionals from either a clinical or clinical academic background, following completion of a structured literature review. Clinical experience ranged from 5 to 34 years (mean: 19.5 years). Consensus was sought on the optimal methods to achieve the clinical diagnosis of forefoot neuroma. Round 1 sought individual input with an open ended question. This developed a list of recommendat

SUBMITTER: Dando C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5745595 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature