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Finkelstein’s Test: A Descriptive Error that Can Produce a False Positive

1992; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 17; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0266-7681(05)80280-3

1532-2211

B. G. Elliott,

Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

Over the last three decades an error in performing Finkelstein’s test has crept into the English literature in both text books and journals. This error can produce a false-positive, and if relied upon, a wrong diagnosis can be made, leading to inappropriate surgery.