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Diagnostic and treatment concordance between a physiotherapist and an orthopedic surgeon – A pilot study

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Pages 253-261 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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Simon Lafrance, François Desmeules, Maxime Charron, Lior M. Elkaim, Julio Fernandes & Carlo Santaguida. (2023) Advanced practice physiotherapy surgical triage and management of adults with spinal disorders referred to specialized spine medical care: a retrospective observational study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 0:0, pages 1-10.
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Karen Hurtubise, Robin Shanks & Laura Benard. (2017) The Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Physiotherapist-Led Clinic for Orthopedic Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 37:4, pages 399-413.
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Simon Lafrance, Raphaël Vincent, Anthony Demont, Maxime Charron & François Desmeules. (2023) Advanced practice physiotherapists can diagnose and triage patients with musculoskeletal disorders while providing effective care: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy.
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Véronique Lowry, Patrick Lavigne, Diana Zidarov, Kadija Perreault, Jean-Sébastien Roy & François Desmeules. (2023) Knowledge and appropriateness of care of family physicians and physiotherapists in the management of shoulder pain: a survey study in the province of Quebec, Canada. BMC Primary Care 24:1.
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E. Matifat, E. Berger Pelletier, R. Brison, L. J. Hébert, J.-S. Roy, L. Woodhouse, S. Berthelot, R. Daoust, M.-J. Sirois, R. Booth, R. Gagnon, J. Miller, Y. Tousignant-Laflamme, M. Emond, K. Perreault & F. Desmeules. (2023) Advanced practice physiotherapy care in emergency departments for patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial and cost analysis. Trials 24:1.
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Jennifer Eakin, Simone Michael, Christopher Payten, Tamsin Smith, Vicky Stewart, Elle Noonan & Kelly A. Weir. (2022) Evaluating diagnostic and management agreement between audiology and ENT: a prospective inter-rater agreement study in a paediatric primary contact clinic. BMC Pediatrics 22:1.
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Jade Wong, Lucy Chipchase & Amitabh Gupta. (2022) Agreement between hand therapists and hand surgeons in the management of adults with closed metacarpal fractures. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 60, pages 102560.
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Rebecca F. Lyons, Mary Cassells, Darragh Hynes, Hannan Mullett & Patrick J. Groarke. (2021) A physiotherapy triage service for orthopaedic upper limb service: an effective way to reduce clinic visits and identify patients for operative intervention. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) 191:2, pages 771-775.
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Elisa Bak Bødskov, Camilla Palmhøj Nielsen, Lone Ramer Mikkelsen, Thomas Martin Klebe, Mette Terp Høybye & Merete Nørgaard Madsen. (2022) High Patient Satisfaction with Examination by Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in an Orthopaedic Outpatient Shoulder Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. Physiotherapy Canada.
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Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Stanley Monday Maduagwu, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye & Chukwuebuka Olisaemeka Okeke. (2021) Physiotherapists’ perception of physicians’ referral of patients for physiotherapy in the Nigerian health system. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy 26:1.
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Merete Nørgaard Madsen, Maria Lange Kirkegaard, Thomas Martin Klebe, Charlotte Lorenzen Linnebjerg, Søren Martin Riis Villumsen, Stine Junge Due, Jeanette Trøstrup, Camilla Blach Rossen, Hans Okkels Birk, Brian Elmengaard & Lone Ramer Mikkelsen. (2021) Inter-professional agreement and collaboration between extended scope physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons in an orthopaedic outpatient shoulder clinic – a mixed methods study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 22:1.
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Arwa Alnaqbi, Tamer Shousha, Hamda AlKetbi & Fatma A. Hegazy. (2021) Physiotherapists’ perspectives on barriers to implementation of direct access of physiotherapy services in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study. PLOS ONE 16:6, pages e0253155.
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Kate Button, Irena Spasić, Rebecca Playle, David Owen, Mandy Lau, Liam Hannaway & Stephen Jones. (2020) Using routine referral data for patients with knee and hip pain to improve access to specialist care. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 21:1.
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J. Trøstrup, C.B. Juhl & L.R. Mikkelsen. (2020) Effect of extended scope physiotherapists assessments in orthopaedic diagnostic setting: a systematic review. Physiotherapy 108, pages 120-128.
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Veronique Lowry, Alec Bass, Patrick Lavigne, Benjamin Léger-St-Jean, David Blanchette, Kadija Perreault, Jean-Sebastien Roy, Alice Aiken, Simon Décary & François Desmeules. (2020) Physiotherapists' ability to diagnose and manage shoulder disorders in an outpatient orthopedic clinic: results from a concordance study. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 29:8, pages 1564-1572.
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Lance M. Mabry, Robert E. Boyles, Jean‐Michel Brismée, Hilmir Agustsson & James M. Smoliga. (2019) Physical therapy musculoskeletal imaging authority: A survey of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy Nations. Physiotherapy Research International 25:2.
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Katie Lundon, Taucha Inrig, Morag Paton, Rachel Shupak, Carol Kennedy, Mandy McGlynn & Claire Barber. (2020) Measuring Advanced/Extended Practice Roles in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Care in Canada. ACR Open Rheumatology 2:4, pages 242-250.
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David Yin, François Cabana, Yannick Tousignant-Laflamme, Sonia Bédard & Michel Tousignant. (2019) Can a physiotherapy student assume the role of an advanced practice physiotherapist in Orthopaedic surgery triage? A prospective observational study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 20:1.
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E. Matifat, K. Perreault, J.-S. Roy, A. Aiken, E. Gagnon, M. Mequignon, V. Lowry, S. Décary, B. Hamelin, M. Ambrosio, N. Farley, D. Pelletier, L. Carlesso & F. Desmeules. (2019) Concordance between physiotherapists and physicians for care of patients with musculoskeletal disorders presenting to the emergency department. BMC Emergency Medicine 19:1.
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Kate Button, Fiona Morgan, Alison Lesley Weightman & Stephen Jones. (2019) Musculoskeletal care pathways for adults with hip and knee pain referred for specialist opinion: a systematic review. BMJ Open 9:9, pages e027874.
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Michelle A. Cottrell, Shaun P. O'Leary, Patrick Swete-Kelly, Bula Elwell, Sally Hess, Mary-Ann Litchfield, Ian McLoughlin, Rebecca Tweedy, Maree Raymer, Anne J. Hill & Trevor G. Russell. (2018) Agreement between telehealth and in-person assessment of patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions presenting to an advanced-practice physiotherapy screening clinic. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 38, pages 99-105.
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Marie Ó Mír, Cliona O'Sullivan, Olive Lennon & Catherine Blake. (2018) An evaluation of diagnostic agreement rates between advanced practice physiotherapists and paediatric orthopaedic consultants for children with musculoskeletal complaints. Musculoskeletal Care 16:4, pages 433-439.
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S. Décary, M. Fallaha, B. Pelletier, P. Frémont, J. Martel-Pelletier, J.-P. Pelletier, D. E. Feldman, M.-P. Sylvestre, P.-A. Vendittoli & F. Desmeules. (2017) Diagnostic validity and triage concordance of a physiotherapist compared to physicians’ diagnoses for common knee disorders. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 18:1.
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Darryn Marks, Tracy Comans, Leanne Bisset & Paul A. Scuffham. (2017) Substitution of doctors with physiotherapists in the management of common musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. Physiotherapy 103:4, pages 341-351.
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Jonathan Thompson, Samantha Yoward & Pamela Dawson. (2017) The Role of Physiotherapy Extended Scope Practitioners in Musculoskeletal care with Focus on Decision Making and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Research. Musculoskeletal Care 15:2, pages 91-103.
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Karin S. Samsson, Susanne Bernhardsson & Maria E. H. Larsson. (2016) Perceived quality of physiotherapist-led orthopaedic triage compared with standard practice in primary care: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 17:1.
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Darryn Marks, Tracy Comans, Michael Thomas, Shu Kay Ng, Shaun O'Leary, Philip G. Conaghan, Paul A. Scuffham & Leanne Bisset. (2016) Agreement between a physiotherapist and an orthopaedic surgeon regarding management and prescription of corticosteroid injection for patients with shoulder pain. Manual Therapy 26, pages 216-222.
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Venerina Johnston & Darren Beales. (2016) Enhancing direct access and authority for work capacity certificates to physiotherapists. Manual Therapy 25, pages 100-103.
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Stacey Miller, Susan R. Harris & Kishore Mulpuri. (2016) Agreement Between a Physical Therapist and an Orthopedic Surgeon in Children Referred for Gait Abnormalities. Pediatric Physical Therapy 28:1, pages 85-92.
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Caroline Oakley & Carol Shacklady. (2015) The Clinical Effectiveness of the Extended-Scope Physiotherapist Role in Musculoskeletal Triage: A Systematic Review. Musculoskeletal Care 13:4, pages 204-221.
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Joanne H. Morris, Rebecca E. James, Rachel Davey & Gordon Waddington. (2014) What is orthopaedic triage? A systematic review. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 21:1, pages 128-136.
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Karin S. Samsson & Maria E.H. Larsson. (2015) Physiotherapy triage assessment of patients referred for orthopaedic consultation – Long-term follow-up of health-related quality of life, pain-related disability and sick leave. Manual Therapy 20:1, pages 38-45.
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Karin Samsson & Maria E.H. Larsson. (2014) Physiotherapy screening of patients referred for orthopaedic consultation in primary healthcare – A randomised controlled trial. Manual Therapy 19:5, pages 386-391.
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François Desmeules, Panagiota Toliopoulos, Jean-Sébastien Roy, Linda June Woodhouse, Marc Lacelle, Manon Leroux, Steven Girard, Debbie E Feldman & Julio C Fernandes. (2013) Validation of an advanced practice physiotherapy model of care in an orthopaedic outpatient clinic. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 14:1.
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Alice B. Aiken. (2013) Clinician's Commentary on Napier et al.. Physiotherapy Canada 65:4, pages 364-364.
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Jacqueline Crane & Clare Delany. (2013) Physiotherapists in emergency departments: responsibilities, accountability and education. Physiotherapy 99:2, pages 95-100.
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Crystal MacKay, Aileen M Davis, Nizar N Mahomed & Elizabeth M Badley. (2012) A single group follow-up study of non-surgical patients seen by physiotherapists working in expanded roles in orthopaedic departments: recall of recommendations, change in exercise and self-efficacy. BMC Research Notes 5:1.
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François Desmeules, Jean-Sébastien Roy, Joy C MacDermid, François Champagne, Odette Hinse & Linda June Woodhouse. (2012) Advanced practice physiotherapy in patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 13:1.
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Brenna Bath, Stacey Lovo Grona & Bonnie Janzen. (2012) A Spinal Triage Programme Delivered by Physiotherapists in Collaboration with Orthopaedic Surgeons. Physiotherapy Canada 64:4, pages 356-366.
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Nicola Parfitt, Alison Smeatham, John Timperley, Matthew Hubble & Graham Gie. (2012) Direct listing for total hip replacement (THR) by primary care physiotherapists. Clinical Governance: An International Journal 17:3, pages 210-216.
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