ArticleThe Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association2014
The diagnostic accuracy of the Kemp's test: a systematic review.
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- Medial Branch Blocks for Diagnosis of Facet Joint Pain Etiology and Use in Chronic Pain Litigation.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
- Factors Associated with Ball Velocity and Low Back Pain During Kicking in Adolescent Soccer Players.Open access journal of sports medicine · 2020Article
- USING THE SELECTIVE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT AND REGIONAL INTERDEPENDENCE THEORY TO GUIDE TREATMENT OF AN ATHLETE WITH BACK PAIN: A CASE REPORT.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2016Article
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.
Funding
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Abstract
backgroundThe objective of this review was to evaluate the existing literature regarding the accuracy of the Kemp's test in the diagnosis of facet joint pain compared to a reference standard.
methodsSeveral databases were searched. All diagnostic accuracy studies comparing the Kemp's test with an acceptable reference standard were included. Included studies were scored for quality and internal validity.
resultsFive articles met the inclusion criteria of this review. Two studies had a low risk of bias, and three had a low concern regarding applicability. Pooling of data from studies using similar methods revealed that the test's negative predictive value was the only diagnostic accuracy measure above 50% (56.8%, 59.9%).
conclusionsCurrently, the literature supporting the use of the Kemp's test is limited and indicates that it has poor diagnostic accuracy. It is debatable whether clinicians should continue to use this test to diagnose facet joint pain.
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