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World J Orthop. Aug 18, 2026; 17(8): 123460
Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.123460
Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.123460
Table 7 Sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of each of the characteristic dysplastic signs separately in identifying predisposition to bone injury
| Characteristic dysplastic signs | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Diagnostic accuracy (%) |
| Asthenic body type | 52.8 | 74.9 | 73.4 |
| Dolichostenomelia | 47.2 | 82.3 | 79.9 |
| Arachnodactyly | 66.7 | 68.5 | 68.4 |
| Narrow facial skeleton | 86.1 | 42.2 | 45.2 |
| Infundibular chest | 25.0 | 97.8 | 92.9 |
| Keel-shaped chest | 16.7 | 97.6 | 92.2 |
| Gothic palate | 41.7 | 91.4 | 88.1 |
| Keloid scars | 47.2 | 69.9 | 68.4 |
| Paresthesia | 72.2 | 54.6 | 55.8 |
| Muscle spasms/сramps | 88.9 | 27.5 | 31.6 |
- Citation: Sankova MV, Achkasov EE, Nikolenko VN, Oganesyan MV, Rizaeva NA, Sankov AV, Pires LAS, Zharikova TS, Zharikov YO. New paradigms for identifying predisposition to bone injuries in young athletes: Significant keys for rapid diagnostics. World J Orthop 2026; 17(8): 123460
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i8/123460.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.123460