Accuracy of spinal orthopaedic tests: a systematic review

Table 3 Sensitivity and specificity of orthopaedic tests for SI pain/dysfunction

Authors	No. of Subjects	Test	Sensitivity (%)	Specificity (%)	QUADAS Score
Laslett et al [8]	48	SI Compression	91	83
		SI Distraction	91	83
		Thigh Thrust	91	83	12
		Gaenslen	91	83
		Sacral Thrust	91	83
Laslett et al [9]	48	SI Compression	69	69
		SI Distraction	60	81
		Thigh Thrust	88	69	11
		Gaenslen	53	71
		Sacral Thrust	63	75
Broadhurst & Bond [11]	40	Fabere	77*	50**
		Posterior Shear	80*	69**	7
		Resisted Abduction	87*	65**
Dreyfuss et al [13]	85	Gillet	43	68
		Fabere	69	16	10
		Gaenslen	71	26
		Thigh Thrust	36	50
Leboeuf [18]	68	Fabere	10	86
		SI Aggravation	20	59
		Ely	44	83	6
		Yoeman	46	72
		Sacral Base Spring	33	59

* = based on at least 70% reduction in pain, ** = based on at least 90% reduction in pain

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