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Table 7 Sensitivity and specificity of orthopaedic tests for scoliosis

From: Accuracy of spinal orthopaedic tests: a systematic review

Authors

No. of Subjects

Test

Sensitivity (%)

Specificity (%)

QUADAS Score

Cote et al [21]

105

Adam's Forward Bend

92 *

60*

8

   

73**

68**

 

Karachalios et al [26]

2700

Adam's Forward Bend

87

93

5

  1. * = Thoracic Curves, ** = Lumbar Curves