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Diagnostic accuracy of clinical examination versus MRI for meniscal tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

R. Rana Navjyot Mehan Rifat Hassan Yogeshwar Gohil Anshika Tyagi N. Maffulli

Jul 2026 · British Medical Bulletin · Vol 159 1 · 0 citations

Medicine

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Paired-design synthesis with arthroscopic verification gives less biased estimates of comparative accuracy than unpaired designs, and composite clinical examination by an experienced clinician retains diagnostic value alongside MRI.

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