Other Priority 8 from the Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis PSP

UNCERTAINTY:  In people with early symptoms of OA, which diagnostic tests should be used?  (JLA PSP Other Priority 8)
Overall ranking amongst other questions 8
JLA question ID 0041/28
Extra explanatory note Lack of standardised diagnostic tests or interpretation / reporting of tests (e.g. X-Rays). GPs not currently able to diagnose accurately.
Type of research; Evidence synthesis of diagnostic tests
Population; Range of health professionals from primary to secondary care
Outcomes; Sensitivity and specificity of imaging (X-Rays/ MRI), X – Ray & MRI reporting
Evidence None identified
Health Research Classification System category Musculoskeletal
Extra information provided by this PSP
Original uncertainty examples Interpretation of diagnostic test results to treatment pathway given the poor correlation between radiography / MRI and symptoms.  ~  How can you detect it (early OA)?  ~  Are new scans/tests good at helping diagnose my condition?
Submitted by 26 patient/carers, 23 clinicians and 4 carer/clinician
PSP information
PSP unique ID 0041
PSP name Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. 52  (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website)
Date of priority setting workshop 26 February 2016