Other Priority 8 from the Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: In people with early symptoms of OA, which diagnostic tests should be used? (JLA PSP Other Priority 8) | |
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| Overall ranking amongst other questions | 8 |
| JLA question ID | 0041/28 |
| Extra explanatory note | Lack of standardised diagnostic tests or interpretation / reporting of tests (e.g. X-Rays). GPs not currently able to diagnose accurately. Type of research; Evidence synthesis of diagnostic tests Population; Range of health professionals from primary to secondary care Outcomes; Sensitivity and specificity of imaging (X-Rays/ MRI), X – Ray & MRI reporting |
| Evidence | None identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Musculoskeletal |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Interpretation of diagnostic test results to treatment pathway given the poor correlation between radiography / MRI and symptoms. ~ How can you detect it (early OA)? ~ Are new scans/tests good at helping diagnose my condition? |
| Submitted by | 26 patient/carers, 23 clinicians and 4 carer/clinician |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0041 |
| PSP name | Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 52 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 26 February 2016 |