Diagnostic properties of clinical and imaging tests for detecting acromioclavicular joint pain*
| Test | Sensitivity (95% CI) | Specificity (CI) | +LR | −LR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Diagnostic terms defined in glossary. CI and −LR calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Paxinos test | 79% (59 to 92) | 50% (19 to 81) | 1.57 | 0.42 |
| Acromioclavicular joint tenderness | 96% (82 to 100) | 10% (0.3 to 45) | 1.07 | 0.36 |
| O’Brien test | 16% (5 to 35) | 90% (55 to 100) | 1.60 | 0.93 |
| Radiographs | 41% (23 to 61) | 90% (55 to 100) | 4.11 | 0.65 |
| Bone scan | 82% (63 to 94) | 70% (35 to 93) | 2.74 | 0.26 |
| Magnetic resonance imaging | 85% (66 to 96) | 50% (19 to 81) | 1.70 | 0.30 |