Clinical Prediction Rule (Vicenzino et al.)

  • Age > 25 years-old
  • Height < 165 cm (5'-5")
  • Worst pain < 53.25 mm (on 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale)
  • Mid-foot width difference > 10.96 mm

Variables Present

Liklihood Ratio

Probability of Success

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Variables Present

Probability of Success
59.5%
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Variables Present

Probability of Success
85.4%
Vicenzino B, Collins N, Cleland J, McPoil T. A clinical prediction rule for identifying patients with patellofemoral pain who are likely to benefit from foot orthoses: a preliminary determination. Br J Sports Med. 2010 Sep;44(12):862-6.

“This preliminary investigation of the potential predictors of success with foot orthoses treatment in [patellofemoral pain (PFP)] has identified that a combination of three of the following (age, height, pain severity and foot width mobility) increases the probability of success from 40% to 86%. This post-hoc analysis serves as a
basis for further studies and may be used by practitioners as a guide to assist clinical decisions in managing PFP with foot orthoses.”Vicenzino B, Collins N, Cleland J, McPoil T.
No validation study currently published regarding this clinical prediction rule.
No impact analysis study currently published regarding this clinical prediction rule.