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Best Evidence Topic reports
BET 1: Which is the best clinical test for diagnosing a full thickness rotator cuff tear?
  1. Stephanie Pugh, Physiotherapists,
  2. Michael Callaghan, Physiotherapists,
  3. Kerstin Hogg, Clinical Lecturer in Emergency Medicine
  1. Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK

    https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2009.086132

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      Report by: Stephanie Pugh and Michael Callaghan, Physiotherapists

      Checked by: Kerstin Hogg, Clinical Lecturer in Emergency Medicine

      Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK

      A short-cut review was carried out to establish the best clinical test for diagnosing a full thickness rotator cuff tear. Five studies were directly relevant to the question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of these studies are shown …

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        BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine
        Emergency Medicine Journal 2010; 27 249-249 Published Online First: 19 Mar 2010. doi: 10.1136/emj.2009.086132corr1