Commentary on “Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Outpatients With Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Survey of Orthopedic and Sports Academies” Michael J. Shoemaker, Crystal J. Gluch, Katelyn Preston, Ashley Van Dam, Molly Fagan

In their study, “Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Outpatients with Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Survey of Orthopaedic and Sports Academies,” Manske et al1 not only add an important update to the literature on physical therapist decision making regarding deep vein thrombosis but also highlight an important consideration: The potential importance of making a conservative diagnostic decision that more heavily weights sensitivity and the avoidance a false negatives.

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