Table 5

The sensitivity and specificity of the examination schedule

DisorderDiagnosed by clinicDiagnosed by nurseDiagnosed by bothNurse versus clinic
Sensitivity (%)Specificity (%)
Adhesive capsulitis1520138790
Bicipital tendinitis13110098
Rotator cuff tendinitis121975884
Lateral epicondylitis111087397
Medial epicondylitis3000100
Carpal tunnel syndrome15101067100
De Quervain's disease75571100
Tenosynovitis14110097
  • Analysis based on 176 limbs in all 88 subjects.