title: The detection of feigned hand weakness using the five position grip strength test.
abstract: This study assessed the sensitivity and specificity of the five-position grip strength test (5PGST) for detecting feigned hand weakness in healthy volunteers. The 5PGST reliably detected feigned hand weakness in only 15% of cases. Thirty-three per cent of volunteers demonstrated an entirely normal pattern of grip strength when feigning weakness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK. amtredgett@msm.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tredgett
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Pimble
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity