The Bone Stress Injury Clinical Prediction Rule is a clinical calculator used in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics. This rule is specifically designed for physically active individuals, particularly athletes, who are suspected of having a bone stress injury.
The clinical utility of this calculator is to predict the likelihood of a bone stress injury based on a set of clinical variables. These variables may include the patient's history, physical examination findings, and specific risk factors. The prediction rule can help clinicians make informed decisions about further diagnostic testing, treatment, and return-to-play timelines.
Exclusion criteria for the use of this calculator may include patients who are not physically active, those with obvious traumatic fractures, or those with other medical conditions that could affect bone health, such as osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease. It's also important to note that this rule should not replace clinical judgment but should be used as a tool to aid in decision-making.
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Nathaniel S Nye, Carlton J Covey, Mary Pawlak et al. Evaluating an Algorithm and Clinical Prediction Rule for Diagnosis of Bone Stress Injuries. Sports Health. 2020 Sep/Oct;12(5):449-455.
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