Reliability and Validity of the Hook Test for Diagnosis of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures

Although the initial description of the distal biceps tendon (DBT) hook test (HT) reported 100% sensitivity (Sn) and specificity (Sp), subsequent retrospective series have demonstrated imperfect validity. The purpose of this investigation was to prospectively assess the validity and reliability of the HT for complete DBT ruptures. We aimed to determine the Sn/Sp and interrater reliability for the HT.

Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - August 12, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Jessica L. Baylor, Matthew Rae, Shahid Manzar, Mark Pallis, Hans P. Olsen, Anil Akoon, Louis C. Grandizio Tags: Editor's Choice Source Type: research