A threshold disability score corresponds with an estimated diagnosis of clinical depression in patients with upper extremity disease

Conclusion A DASH score of 55 or greater in patients with common upper extremity disorders has an acceptable area under the curve and positive predictive value for an estimated diagnosis of clinical depression. Level of Evidence: Level 3, diagnostic study

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Source: Hand - October 10, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research