Reliability and validity of physical examination tests for the assessment of ankle instability.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Clinicians rely on certain physical examination tests to diagnose and potentially grade ankle sprains and ankle instability. Diagnostic error and inaccurate prognosis may have important repercussions for clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Therefore, it is important to recognize the diagnostic value of orthopaedic tests through understanding the reliability and validity of these tests.

Objective

To systematically review and report evidence on the reliability and validity of orthopaedic tests for the diagnosis of ankle sprains and instability.

Methods

PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched from inception to December 2021. In addition, the reference list of included studies, located systematic reviews, and orthopaedic textbo

SUBMITTER: Beynon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9764698 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature