TableĀ 1

Sensitivity of clinical features for thoracolumbar fractures

n*Positive (sensitivity)95% CI
Prehospital Morphine504354 (70.2%)66.0 to 74.1
Pain511325 (63.6%)59.2 to 69.7
Tenderness497323 (64.9%)60.6 to 69.1
Blood alcohol38552 (13.5%)10.3 to 17.4
Any one of above536508 (94.8%)92.4 to 96.4
  • *Number of patients with documentation.