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MSH-5: malignant knee tumors timely detection index.
Gustavo Rivera-Saldívar1, Rubén Torres-González2, Alejandra Cario-Méndez1
1Servicio de Tumores Óseos.
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|April 21, 2023
Summary
A new clinical-radiographic index helps detect knee bone neoplasms early. This tool improves diagnostic suspicion, reducing delays in treating malignant tumors like osteosarcomas and Ewing
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Bone neoplasms are frequently misdiagnosed, leading to delayed treatment.
- Knee bone tumors are often mistaken for tendinitis, impacting timely intervention.
- Osteosarcomas and Ewing's sarcomas represent significant portions of misdiagnosed bone neoplasms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a clinical-radiographic instrument for high diagnostic suspicion of knee bone neoplasms.
- To prevent diagnostic delays in patients with potential malignant knee tumors.
Main Methods:
- A clinimetric study assessing sensitivity, consistency, and validity was conducted.
- The study involved 153 patients at a specialized bone tumor service.
- Data included signs, symptoms, and radiological findings, analyzed for reliability and validity.
Main Results:
- The developed index demonstrated a sensitivity of 0.80 and specificity of 0.882.
- High consistency was confirmed with ICC (0.944) and Cronbach's alpha (0.863).
- The index showed strong validity (r-Pearson = 0.894) and predictive values.
Conclusions:
- A high-suspicion clinical-radiographic index for malignant knee tumors was successfully designed.
- The index exhibits adequate sensitivity, specificity, and validity.
- This tool aids in the early detection of malignant knee neoplasms.
