EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT Moore, JH, Goss, DL, et al. Clinical diagnostic accuracy and magnetic resonance imaging of patients referred by physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and non orthopedic providers. JOSPT. 2005;35;65-71.

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EVIDENCE TO SUPPORTMoore, JH, Goss, DL, et al.
Clinical diagnostic accuracy and magnetic
resonance imaging of patients referred by
physical therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and
non orthopedic providers. JOSPT. 20053565-71.

• A study performed in the U.S. Army compared the
  Clinical Diagnostic Accuracy (CDA) of PTs,
  Orthopedic Surgeons, and Non-orthopedic providers
  in patients with musculoskeletal impairments.
• Authors found PTs had a higher CDA (75) versus
  non-orthopedic providers (35), but no
  significant difference between PTs and Orthopedic
  Surgeons.
• Authors stated PTs are capable of making accurate
  musculoskeletal diagnoses and these decisions can
  be made without a physician referral.