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Table 5 Estimations of the probability of a RC tear

From: The diagnostic value of the combination of patient characteristics, history, and clinical shoulder tests for the diagnosis of rotator cuff tear

Age group

Negative Neer (%)

Positive Neer (%)

20

14

35

30

19

44

40

25

52

50

32

61

60

40

69

70

49

76

  1. Based on patient age (years) and the Neer test result, according to the validated prediction model. The diagnostic odds ratios of the model were as follows: older age (per 10 years), 1.42; positive Neer test, 3.32.
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X